India, Feb. 2 -- Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as "historic" and "unprecedented", saying it lays a strong foundation for building a self-reliant and developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He noted that the Budget marks the 12th presentation under PM Modi's tenure and the ninth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, making her the first woman to achieve the feat.
Chouhan said the Budget prioritises villages, farmers, women, youth and the poor, calling it a blueprint for inclusive growth and social prosperity. He emphasised that the government's focus remains on reduc...