New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday that the union Budget 2026-27 outlines a decisive roadmap centred on farmers, youth, MSMEs, and strengthening the foundations of inclusive growth, innovation, and capital investment, as the country progresses towards becoming a developed economy.

Gadkari expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for a fiscal strategy that advances productivity, competitiveness, and entrepreneurship, positioning the country as a global manufacturing and innovation leader.

Gadkari said on X that anchored in economic resilience, citizen empowerment, and equitable access, the Budget responds confidently to present global unc...