Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, describing it as a “people-centric and development-oriented” Budget that strengthens the foundation of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Reacting to the Union Budget 2026-27, Chowdhury said the Centre’s announcement to develop India as a medical tourism hub and to strengthen the caregiver ecosystem in the health sector reflects the government’s commitment to building a robust and inclusive healthcare framework.
The announcement to establish 16,000 new secondary schools nationwide was also hailed as a landmark move to strengthen the education infrastructure and expand learning opportunities.
Lalnghinglova Hmar, Tourism Minister of Mizoram stated the Union Budget 2026–27 places tourism firmly at the intersection of employment generation, cultural preservation and sustainable regional development, a perspective that aligns closely with Mizoram’s priorities. The emphasis on eco-sensitive tourism, professional skilling, hospitality education and digital documentation reflects a shift from volume-driven tourism to value-based, experience-oriented models.
The National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid will enable systematic documentation and storytelling of lesser-known destinations, opening new avenues for local youth, researchers and creative professionals. Investments in guide certification and hospitality skilling will further strengthen service quality while generating dignified livelihoods across hill and rural districts.The continued thrust on infrastructure, with public capital expenditure rising to Rs 12.2 lakh crore, alongside incentives for last-mile connectivity, will improve access to interior tourism circuits. Support for MSMEs, women-led enterprises and community entrepreneurship further ensures that tourism growth remains inclusive and locally anchored. Overall, the Budget provides a balanced and future-ready roadmap for Mizoram’s tourism-led development.
Pasang Dorjee Sona, Minister for Tourism, Education, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs of Arunachal Pradesh stated that the Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a mature understanding of India’s diversity by addressing development through capacity-building, connectivity and cultural continuity. For Arunachal Pradesh, the emphasis on Purvodaya, sustained capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore, and enhanced fiscal devolution under the 16th Finance Commission strengthens the foundation for long-term, decentralised growth.
Within this broader framework, the proposed Buddhist Circuit scheme reinforces Arunachal Pradesh’s role as a civilisational bridge between India and Asia. Overall, the Budget provides a balanced roadmap—linking education, rural works, cultural preservation and economic opportunity—to empower frontier states as active contributors to Viksit Bharat.
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