Anagh Saxena, a participant in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, lauded the Union Budget 2026 for incorporating ideas proposed by young leaders. Hailing the government’s financial roadmap, Saxena expressed gratitude to the Modi administration for recognizing the perspectives of the youth. The resident of Nainital, Uttarakhand, mentioned that the aspirations and policy suggestions of young Indians during the dialogue seemed to have influenced key aspects of the budget for 2026–27.
Describing his involvement in the national-level event, Saxena shared that representing 50 young leaders nationwide and presenting their ideas to the Prime Minister for the Viksit Bharat initiative was a significant moment for him. He emphasized that the initiative enhanced the involvement of young citizens in policy-making processes aligned with India’s long-term development vision. Saxena expressed pride in seeing their ideas being heard and considered, aiming to fulfill the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Saxena highlighted the unprecedented inclusion of youth voices in the budget, stating that it was a historic moment. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman termed it a youth-driven budget, a sentiment appreciated by Saxena. He extended his thanks to Sitharaman and the Prime Minister for this recognition. The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, held in New Delhi from January 9 to January 12, saw the participation of around 3,000 young leaders from various regions.
During the event, participants engaged in digital quizzes, essay contests, and policy presentations. Noteworthy recommendations from these interactions were integrated into national policy discussions and the Union Budget framework. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Sitharaman emphasized that the budget for 2026–27 aims to acknowledge the aspirations of India’s youth by translating the Dialogue’s discussions into actionable policy measures. The government’s focus is on creating opportunities for young Indians while advancing the overarching goal of building a Viksit and Atmairbhar Bharat.
