Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi commended Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as forward-looking and inclusive. He highlighted the budget’s focus on empowering youth, farmers, entrepreneurs, the middle class, and workers. CM Majhi emphasized the budget’s aim to boost innovation, manufacturing, and employment while supporting agriculture, rural development, infrastructure, and heritage.
The Chief Minister lauded the announcement of a ‘Rare Earth Corridor’ in Odisha, stating that it will enhance mineral processing, research, and high-technology manufacturing in the state. He also praised the decision to operationalize National Waterway-5 (NW-5), connecting mineral-rich areas like Talcher and Angul to ports such as Paradeep and Dhamra. Majhi noted that these initiatives will promote cost-effective and sustainable transport while providing skill development opportunities for local youth.
Furthermore, CM Majhi highlighted conservation-based tourism projects like ‘Turtle Trails’ and mountain trails in the Eastern Ghats, aiming to preserve biodiversity, empower local communities, and establish Odisha as a premier destination for nature and adventure tourism. He expressed appreciation for the budget’s support to MSMEs, startups, and indigenous production, reinforcing the vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ through social justice, inclusive development, and good governance.
In conclusion, the Chief Minister extended gratitude to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister for the visionary and welfare-oriented budget, emphasizing its significance in driving India’s present and future growth. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in Parliament, marking a record achievement.
