Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday said the Gujarat Budget for 2026-27, with an outlay of Rs 4.08 lakh crore reflecting a 10.2 per cent increase over the previous year, is based on five pillars, social security, human resource development, infrastructure facilities, econo
He said, "It focuses on all-encompassing, inclusive development, good governance, environment, tourism, and cultural revival. We have resolved to create a prosperous Madhya Pradesh by 2047. We have allocated Rs 900 crore for the repair of dilapidated bridges and culverts. Nearly Rs 13,851
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has the talent and entrepreneurial energy to become an AI powerhouse and the country's startups and tech ecosystem can build AI solutions that enhance manufacturing and generate new jobs.
Speaking to the media in Sambalpur, Pradhan said, "The Prime Minister says that skills are more important than degrees in the life of youth... The budget has emphasised youth power, manufacturing, new age economy and MSME."
Speaking in the State Assembly, the Finance Minister said, "Today, I stand before this august House not merely to present the accounts of income and expenditure, but to present a roadmap of hope for the people of Andhra Pradesh."
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks at the inauguration of 'Seva Teerth,' he said, "The PM called upon everyone to free ourselves from the mentality of slavery and for all to fulfil our duties with the spirit of nation first. The 2026 budget presented by the Finance
The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 after a three-week recess. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned and is scheduled to meet again on March 9 after a three-week recess.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the reply to the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said, "Congress sheds crocodile tears about rising debt. They want us to borrow more money and also release funds to the States."
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday defended the Union Budget 2026-27 in Rajya Sabha, emphasising that government funds are "hard-earned contributions of every Indian citizen", not a "free pool of cash."
Recognising this importance, the Union Budget 2026-27 has reinforced support for manufacturing through targeted measures focusing on investment incentives, innovation, infrastructure development, and industrial ecosystem strengthening, it added. Building on the three defined Kartavyas , the
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that West Bengal has been placed at the centre of the Union Budget 2026-27 under the government's 'Purvodaya' (Rise of the East) strategy, rejecting allegations that the state did not find mention in the Budget.