The Union Budget 2026-27 has been described as a crucial roadmap towards achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Minister of State Harsh Malhotra highlighted the budget's focus on infrastructure development, including high-speed rail and expressways, alongside welfare initiatives, aiming for balanced growth and inclusivity for all 140 crore Indians. Key projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway are set to significantly reduce travel times and boost logistics efficiency.
Minister of State, Shri Harsh Malhotra hails Union Budget 2026-27 as a Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
MoS emphasises infrastructure expansion, high-speed rail, and expressways as key growth drivers
A "Budget for 140 crore Indians" - one that balances growth with welfare, ambition with prudence and
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The Union Budget 2026-27 is presented as a roadmap to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' (a developed India) by 2047, focusing on growth, welfare, innovation, and inclusivity.
Key infrastructure projects include the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, planned completion by 2027 to cut travel time, seven high-speed rail corridors, and the redevelopment of 1,000 railway stations.
The budget includes provisions for hostels in every district to enhance access to education and employment opportunities for women, continuing the focus on women-led development.
Healthcare has received a significant boost with a record allocation of approximately Rs 1 lakh crore, including Rs 10,000 crore for the Biopharma Shakti initiative.
For Delhi, the budget focuses on a Decongestion Plan with an outlay of approximately Rs 24,000 crore, environmental sustainability including landfill elimination, and a new water treatment plant.
The budget emphasizes skill development through the creation of five University townships, integration of academia with industry, and short-term modular courses to equip the youth with future-ready capabilities.