PM Modi: Budget must drive long term Nation building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the Union Budget as a long-term policy roadmap aimed at nation-building, asserting that it should not be viewed as a short-term trading document.Addressing a post-Budget webinar on “Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat” via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said every Budget must be seen as part of India’s broader development journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.“No Budget should be viewed in isolation. Nation-building is a continuous process; every Budget is a step towards a larger goal. The big goal before us is the year 2047—building a developed India by 2047. Every reform, every allocation, every change should be seen as part of this long journey,” he said.

#WATCH | PM Modi addresses post-Budget webinar on 'Technology, reforms and finance for Viksit Bharat', via video conferencing

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Emphasising policy continuity and structural transformation, Modi noted that the national Budget lays down a strategic direction for the country’s growth rather than serving as a short-term financial statement.He highlighted that reforms announced in Budget 2026–27 are designed to strengthen India’s technological capabilities, deepen financial systems, and accelerate inclusive development aligned with the vision of “Viksit Bharat”.The Prime Minister underscored the importance of collaboration among government, industry, financial institutions, regulators, and academia to ensure effective implementation of Budget announcements.“Collaboration between government, industry, and knowledge partners turns reforms into results,” he said, urging stakeholders to move beyond policy announcements and focus on execution.PM called upon industry leaders, market participants, and knowledge institutions to actively leverage the opportunities created under Budget 2026 and contribute to faster, outcome-oriented implementation.
First in a series of post-Budget webinars
The webinar was the first in a series being organised on key themes emerging from the Union Budget 2026–27. These sessions aim to draw lessons from past experiences and gather structured feedback from diverse stakeholders to strengthen implementation strategies for the financial year 2026–27.The deliberations are expected to bring together representatives from industry, financial institutions, government departments, regulators, and academia to chart effective pathways for translating policy intent into measurable outcomes.Reiterating the government’s long-term vision, Modi said that sustained reforms, technological advancement, and financial innovation will be critical in driving India’s growth trajectory over the next two decades, with 2047 serving as the guiding milestone for a developed India.