Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Monday described the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 as “historic,” stating that it reflects the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians and provides a clear roadmap towards a Viksit Bharat by strengthening the journey of reforms.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, the Chief Minister said that this year’s budget places special emphasis on agricultural development, which will significantly benefit farmers across the country.

Highlighting key healthcare initiatives, Dr. Saha said the budget proposes the development of medical hubs to create skilled human resources in the health sector. 

He added that the Central Government has provided major relief to cancer patients and those suffering from rare diseases by completely waiving customs duty on 17 cancer drugs and 7 medicines used for rare diseases. 

He also welcomed the proposal to establish a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in North India.

The Chief Minister further noted that 41 percent of the country’s total revenue has been allocated to the states in the budget, from which Tripura will also benefit. 

Chief Minister said special importance has been given to unlocking the tourism potential of the North Eastern region. Under this initiative, several temples and monasteries will be conserved and modernised to develop them as prominent pilgrimage and tourist destinations. This, he expressed hope, would enhance Tripura’s tourism sector and accelerate socio-economic development.

Dr. Saha also said that the budget places strong emphasis on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), along with small and cottage industries. This, he added, will empower entrepreneurs to expand from local markets to the global stage.

Calling the budget truly historic, the Chief Minister said it reflects a system of trust-based governance and a human-centric economic framework. He added that equal importance has been given to reducing the fiscal deficit, controlling inflation, and maintaining strong economic growth through higher capital expenditure.