India, Feb. 16 -- Union Budget 2026 recognises brain health and human capital as a strategic asset and an important component of the mission to Viksit Bharat. The strengthening of mental health infrastructure, human resource expansion, and digital health and wellness initiatives reflects a welcome move towards a human capital-driven growth model. Economic Survey 2023-24 had first highlighted the significance of mental health in personal and national progress. The 2025-26 survey also focused on human capital in addition to flagging digital addiction as a major public health hazard as well as a risk for India's long-term productivity. Recent scientific literature also highlights digital addiction as a major hazard for India's demographic di...