After presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will engage with approximately 30 college students from different parts of India. These students will have the unique opportunity to observe the live Budget presentation from the Lok Sabha Gallery, witnessing one of the most significant Parliamentary events of the year.
The selected students represent diverse academic backgrounds, including commerce, economics, medical education, and vocational studies from various states across the country. They will also visit the Ministry of Finance at Kartavya Bhawan-1, where they will interact with senior officials to grasp the ministry’s operations, policy formulation processes, and its role in nation-building.
In the evening, Finance Minister Sitharaman will have an open discussion with the students regarding the Budget’s key priorities, its vision for India’s future, and its impact on the youth. The students will have the chance to express their ideas, perspectives, and aspirations, sharing their views on youth and the nation during this interaction.
This initiative aims to enhance students’ awareness of finance, economics, governance, and democratic processes, fostering informed and constructive youth engagement in India’s financial and Parliamentary systems. It also highlights the government’s emphasis on youth ambitions and voices, as stated by the official release.
Various inputs, including from the country’s youth, have been solicited during the Budget preparation through different platforms, which will be reflected in the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.
