Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today highlighted that the government is inspired by three ‘Kartavyas’, to deliver a ‘yuva shakti budget’ in the Kartavya Bhawan for the first time.
The first Kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to volatile global dynamics.
The second Kartavya is to fulfil the aspirations of the people and build their capacity, making them strong partners in India’s path to prosperity.
The third Kartavya, aligned with our vision of the Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas, is to ensure every family, community, region, and sector has access to resources, amenities, and opportunities.
She asserted that the government’s goal is to focus on poor, under-privileged, and disadvantaged people.
The Finance Minister said that the country’s economic trajectory has been marked by stability, fiscal discipline, sustained growth, and moderate inflation since the Modi-led BJP government assumed office 12 years ago. She credited this growth to the conscious choices that the government made, even in times of uncertainty and disruptions.
Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, “Our government’s ‘sankalp’ is to focus on the poor, underprivileged, and the disadvantaged. To deliver on this sankalp, and given that this is the first Budget prepared in Kartavya Bhavan, we are inspired by three kartavya.… pic.twitter.com/BXL3AnN6YC
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During her speech, Nirmala Sitharaman claimed that the government has pursued far-reaching structural reforms, fiscal prudence, and monetary stability, while maintaining a strong thrust on public investment, keeping self-reliance as a pillar. She also said that the government has built domestic manufacturing capacity, energy security, and reduced critical import dependencies.
Watch | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, “On the sacred occasion of Magh Purnima and the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, I present the Budget for the year 2026–2027. Since we assumed office 12 years ago, India’s economic trajectory has been marked by stability,… pic.twitter.com/80uFeBHEYP
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