India, Feb. 7 -- Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Friday said that the Union Budget 2026 has been a decisive step towards laying a strong and sustainable foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047.

He added that this budget is not only economically significant but also represents India's complete freedom from colonial-era thinking.

Speaking at a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Sood said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 11 years ago, took another historic decision by advancing the budget presentation date from March 28 to February 1, enabling timely planning and effective implementation."

Sood highlighted several provisions from the budget set to benefit Delhi, such as Rs.12,846 crore to strengthen the Delhi Police, including AI...