Chief Ministers and ministers from Northeastern states have lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking plan guiding India towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. The budget outlines a 25-year roadmap emphasizing inclusive growth, infrastructure development, employment generation, and regional empowerment.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Viksit Bharat Budget 2026. He stated that the budget strikes a balance between India’s global aspirations and grassroots development, benefiting Assam and the eastern region significantly.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha praised the budget as a visionary roadmap for India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047. He highlighted the budget’s focus on various sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, tourism, and rural development, catering to the aspirations of youth, women, and farmers across the country.
Nagaland’s Higher Education and Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along noted that the Union Budget emphasizes services, education, and tourism as central to India’s growth, with specific relevance for Nagaland. He welcomed proposals like establishing University Townships, creating an ‘Education to Employment and Enterprise’ committee, and initiatives to boost the tourism sector, offering new opportunities for local youth.
