Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury expressed appreciation for the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it a “people-centric and development-oriented” budget that strengthens the foundation of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He highlighted the government’s focus on developing India as a medical tourism hub and enhancing the caregiver ecosystem in the health sector. Chowdhury also lauded the proposal to build women’s hostels in every district to ensure safety and accessibility for women in education and employment.
The announcement of establishing 16,000 new secondary schools nationwide was welcomed as a significant step to bolster the education infrastructure and provide more learning opportunities. Chowdhury, who also oversees the Transport and Food and Civil Supplies portfolios, supported the government’s initiative to create a high-powered permanent committee bridging education and employment sectors. He emphasized the importance of this committee in prioritizing growth-oriented service sectors and assessing the impact of technologies like artificial intelligence on employment.
Chowdhury noted that the Budget offers relief to middle-class salaried professionals while aligning with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He highlighted the Finance Minister’s focus on boosting domestic manufacturing capacity, ensuring energy security, and reducing import dependency. The Minister described the budget as a reflection of the principles of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas’, emphasizing its welfare-oriented approach that balances growth with social justice. He believed that the Budget would drive inclusive development and propel India towards becoming a developed nation.
