India, Feb. 1 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a pragmatic blueprint designed to accelerate economic growth, strengthen infrastructure, and chart India's path toward a $5 trillion economy in the coming years.

Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in J&K UT, the Lieutenant Governor said that the initiative will generate fresh employment opportunities and invigorate our tourism industry with renewed vigor.

"Budget for 2026-27 emphasizes accelerating economic expansion, strengthening infrastructure, advancing manufacturing capabilities across 7 strategic sectors,...