New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Union Budget 2026-27 would give a fresh direction to the development of both the country and the states, with a strong push towards economic growth, job creation and inclusive development.

Welcoming the Budget, the Chief Minister congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it a forward-looking document that balances growth with social inclusion. He said the Budget places special emphasis on farmers, women, youth, small entrepreneurs and marginalised communities.

According to Mr. Dhami, the Budget's focus on employment generation, education, healthcare, tourism, skill development, industry and infrastructure w...