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Sudarsan Pattnaik's Sand Art Welcomes Union Budget 2026 on Puri Beach

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a large sand sculpture on Puri beach in Odisha to welcome the Union Budget 2026. The artwork carries messages welcoming the budget and supporting a 'Viksit Bharat', while depicting India's growth in sectors like agriculture and infrastructure. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget, estimated at Rs 54.1 lakh crore, in the Lok Sabha. The budget session of Parliament is scheduled to run for 65 days, concluding on April 2.

Key Points: Sand Artist Pattnaik Welcomes Budget 2026 with Puri Beach Sculpture

  • Sand art welcomes Union Budget 2026
  • Sculpture depicts India's development
  • FM Sitharaman to present budget in Lok Sabha
  • Budget size estimated at Rs 54.1 lakh crore
  • Budget session spans 65 days
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Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik welcomes Union Budget 2026 with sand art on Puri beach

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a massive sculpture on Puri beach to welcome FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 presentation.

"Welcome Union Budget 2026 and For Viksit Bharat - Sand sculpture message"

Bhubaneswar, February 1

Popular sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a huge sand sculpture on Odisha's Puri beach to welcome the Union Budget 2026.

FM Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha as part of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.

The sculpture carries the messages "Welcome Union Budget 2026" and "For Viksit Bharat." It also depicts India's various developments, reflecting growth in areas such as agriculture and infrastructure. Several visitors gathered at the beach to view the sculpture and take pictures.

Pattnaik is best known for using sand art to comment on national and global issues. Through this creation, he welcomed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the Budget presentation.

According to the List of Business, the Lower House will meet at 11 a.m. Sitharaman will present a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditures of the Government of India for the year 2026-27.

The Finance Minister will also lay on the table two statements under Section 3(1) of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003. These include the Medium-Term Fiscal Policy-cum-Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement and the Macro-Economic Framework Statement.

The List of Business further states that Sitharaman will move for leave to introduce the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. The Finance Bill gives legal effect to the government's financial proposals.

She is expected to present a Rs 54.1 lakh crore Union Budget for FY 2026-27, registering a year-on-year growth of 7.9 per cent, according to a report by Sunidhi Securities & Finance Limited. The report highlighted that the size of the Union Budget, measured by Total Expenditure (TE) as a percentage of GDP, is the clearest indicator of the government's fiscal intent.

The Budget session will span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2. The two Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 to enable the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
A 54 lakh crore budget sounds massive. But as a middle-class taxpayer, I really hope this budget focuses on controlling inflation and providing some relief on income tax. The art is beautiful, but our kitchen budgets need attention too.
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Rohit P
Great to see Odisha's talent in the spotlight! Pattnaik sir makes us proud. The focus on agriculture and infrastructure in the sculpture is key. Hope the actual budget allocates significant funds for modernizing farming and building robust rural roads.
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Andrew M
Visiting Puri next month, will definitely look for this! It's fascinating how art and policy intersect here. The fiscal discipline mentioned (FRBM Act) is crucial for long-term growth. Hoping for a prudent budget that balances spending with deficit targets.
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Kavya N
While the sand art is impressive as always, I can't help but feel these symbolic gestures are becoming routine. What matters is the content of the Finance Bill. Let's hope the "development" depicted translates to more jobs and better healthcare on the ground.
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Varun X
The budget session is 65 days long? That's a detailed discussion period. Hope our MPs use this time wisely to scrutinize the demands for grants properly and not just have walkouts. The art sets a hopeful tone, now the parliament must deliver.

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