PM Modi Calls Union Budget 2026 “Historic” And Future-Oriented

February 1, 2026

New Delhi : Calling Union Budget 2026 “historic” and future-oriented, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government’s latest financial blueprint reflects the empowered presence of the nation’s feminine strength. The Prime Minister said the document strengthens the reform process and offers a clear roadmap for a developed India by 2047.

This Budget is a strong foundation for the flight to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. This Budget will provide fresh energy and speed to the ‘reform express’ on which India is riding today. The 140 crore citizens of India are not satisfied with being the fastest-growing economy; we want to become the world’s third-largest economy as soon as possible,” he said. Friends, the reform express on which India is riding today will gain new energy and new momentum from this budget,” Modi said.

India has signed the ‘mother of all deals’, aimed at ensuring that the maximum benefits reach India’s youth and the small and medium industries. This budget presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives,” he said. He referred to several new and expanded schemes announced in the Budget. Measures such as the Bio-Pharma Shakti Mission, Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, the creation of a Rare Earth Corridor, emphasis on critical minerals, new schemes for the textile sector.

This budget is a highway of immense opportunities. It turns today’s aspirations into reality and strengthens the foundation of India’s bright future, he added. Describing the Budget as a reflection of people’s aspirations, PM Modi said it reinforces the eform agenda and national development goals. The Union Budget reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians. It strengthens the reform journey and charts a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat,” he said.

He added that the document gives India “new energy and new speed” and is firmly in the national interest. Among the key sectoral announcements, the Budget has placed strong emphasis on the creative economy. The government said India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics sector is projected to require nearly 2 million professionals by 2030. To support this growing industry, the Finance Minister proposed setting up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges with support from the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai.