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Tripura CM Hails Union Budget as People-Centric, Major Push for Northeast

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has praised the Union Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking and people-centric document. He highlighted its three core pillars of last-mile delivery, infrastructure strengthening, and inclusive development. Key initiatives for the Northeast include a multi-state Buddhist Circuit to boost tourism and the introduction of electric buses for better connectivity. Saha expressed confidence that the budget is a crucial step towards achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Key Points: Tripura CM Praises Union Budget 2026-27 for Northeast Focus

  • Last-mile delivery focus
  • Nationwide infrastructure strengthening
  • Buddhist Circuit for NE tourism
  • Electric buses for NE states
  • Youth, farmer, and women welfare
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Union Budget is people-centric, NE gets major push: Tripura CM

Tripura CM Manik Saha calls the Union Budget forward-looking, highlighting major initiatives for the Northeast like a Buddhist Circuit and electric buses.

"Tourists will travel across multiple Northeastern states instead of a single destination, benefiting Tripura and the entire region. - Manik Saha"

Agartala, Feb 1

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking and people-centric roadmap that prioritises last-mile development, infrastructure expansion and focused growth of the Northeastern region.

The Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, has received widespread public acceptance and reflects the Centre's commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister told the media.

Calling the Budget for 2026-27 "one of the best budgets," Saha said the budget document is built on three core pillars -- last-mile delivery, nationwide infrastructure strengthening, and the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas aur Vishwas.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on reaching remote and underserved areas is clearly reflected in the Budget proposals.

Highlighting key initiatives for the Northeast, Saha welcomed the proposed Buddhist Circuit covering Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Manipur and Tripura, stating that it would give a major boost to tourism and regional economic activity.

"Tourists will travel across multiple Northeastern states instead of a single destination, benefiting Tripura and the entire region," he said.

The Chief Minister also noted the Budget's proposal to introduce electric buses in Northeastern states to improve public transport and connectivity, adding that further details would be shared soon.

Describing the Budget as youth-oriented and farmer-friendly, Saha said it places strong emphasis on the welfare of youth, farmers and women, while significantly enhancing investments in health, road connectivity and high-speed transport infrastructure.

Expressing confidence, he said the Budget's impact would become visible by 2030 and play a crucial role in achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister, while congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Finance Minister, said the Budget is a visionary roadmap guiding India's transformation into a developed nation by 2047.

"From manufacturing and world-class infrastructure to healthcare and tourism; from empowering rural heartlands to embracing cutting-edge AI; from modern sports arenas to sacred pilgrimage destinations, this Budget ignites the aspirations of our youth, women and farmers across every village, town and city," Saha said in a post on X.

- IANS

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Priya S
Electric buses in the NE? That's a welcome step for cleaner cities and better connectivity. Hope the implementation is swift and covers the hilly areas too. The focus on last-mile delivery is the key - policies need to reach the ground.
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Rohit P
While the vision for 2047 is grand, I hope the immediate concerns of inflation and job creation for youth are addressed with equal urgency. Budgets sound good on paper, but we need to see tangible results in our daily lives.
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Meera T
As someone from Assam, I'm cautiously optimistic. Infrastructure promises are made every year. The Buddhist Circuit is interesting, but will the roads and facilities be ready to handle the tourist flow? Execution is everything.
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David E
Investing in high-speed transport and AI while focusing on rural areas is a balanced approach. If India can pull this off, it will be a remarkable development story. The world is watching.
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Sneha F
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' should mean inclusive growth in reality, not just in speeches. Hope the benefits of this budget truly reach all sections, especially women entrepreneurs and farmers in the Northeast. The intent seems good.

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