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The Union Budget for 2026-27 places infrastructure at the centre of India's long-term growth strategy and its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Commenting after the Budget was presented in Parliament, Gadkari noted that the proposals reflect a clear emphasis on connectivity, manufacturing depth and balanced regional development. He indicated that infrastructure has been positioned not merely as a physical asset base but as a critical enabler of economic resilience, opportunity creation and global competitiveness. According to the minister, the Budget also outlines a people-centric roadmap focused on farmers, youth and MSMEs, while strengthening capital investment and innovation-led growth. The overall framework, he said, reinforces infrastructure as a foundational pillar supporting inclusive and sustainable economic expansion.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the Union Budget for 2026-27 places infrastructure at the heart of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, underscoring its role as a central pillar of long-term economic transformation. His remarks came after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget in the Lok Sabha on Sunday. Advertisement
In a post shared on social media platform X, Gadkari stated that the Budget outlines a decisive push to create world-class, future-ready infrastructure, with a clear focus on connectivity, manufacturing depth and regional balance. He indicated that the government's approach goes beyond viewing infrastructure merely as physical assets, positioning it instead as an enabler of resilience, opportunity and global competitiveness.
According to Gadkari, the Budget reflects a coherent vision where infrastructure development is closely aligned with broader economic and social objectives. Improved connectivity, he suggested, is critical not only for easing mobility and logistics but also for strengthening supply chains, enhancing industrial efficiency and supporting India's ambition to emerge as a globally competitive manufacturing hub.
The minister further noted that the Budget's infrastructure emphasis is designed to support balanced regional development. By improving access and linkages across regions, the government aims to reduce disparities, unlock economic potential in underserved areas and ensure that growth is more evenly distributed. This, he said, is particularly important as India moves towards its long-term development milestone of 2047.
Gadkari also highlighted that the Union Budget for 2026-27 outlines a people-centric roadmap, with focused attention on farmers, youth and micro, small and medium enterprises. He indicated that these segments form the backbone of inclusive growth and that targeted policy support, combined with infrastructure-led investment, would strengthen their capacity to participate meaningfully in the economy.
The minister said that the Budget reinforces the importance of capital investment as a driver of sustained growth. Enhanced public spending on infrastructure is expected to crowd in private investment, create employment opportunities and stimulate demand across allied sectors such as construction, logistics, steel and cement. Over time, this investment-led approach is expected to improve productivity and support innovation across the economy.
He added that the Budget's emphasis on infrastructure is closely linked to India's broader development narrative, where physical and digital networks play a key role in enabling innovation, efficiency and economic resilience. By strengthening these foundations, the government aims to support long-term growth while improving India's competitiveness in global markets.
Overall, Gadkari said the Union Budget for 2026-27 presents a decisive roadmap that integrates infrastructure development with inclusive growth priorities, laying the groundwork for India's progress towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Source - PTI
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