Dr Andrabi hails Union Budget as ‘guarantee document for Viksit Bharat’

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06 Feb 2026

Kulgam, Feb 06: Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board and a senior BJP leader, on Friday called the Union Budget 2026-27 a “guarantee document” for a developed India (Viksit Bharat) during an interaction with media persons at the Dak Bungalow here. Accompanied by local BJP leaders, Dr Andrabi said that the budget, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, focuses on grassroots economic stability, infrastructure-led growth, and building industrial capacity. She described the budget as futuristic, laying a strong foundation for the country's journey towards self-reliance. "The Union Budget is a guarantee document for Viksit Bharat," she told reporters. "It emphasizes strengthening domestic manufacturing, ensuring energy security, and reducing import dependence. Inclusive measures supporting employment, agriculture, household purchasing power, and universal services have been prioritised." She highlighted that the budget targets an economic growth rate of over 7 percent, which she noted would be the highest among major global economies. The Waqf Board Chairperson underscored the central government's commitment to Jammu & Kashmir, pointing out that the budget allocation for the Union Territory has been increased by ₹2,000 crore this year to ₹43,290 crore. "The Central Government has announced ₹43,290 crore for Jammu & Kashmir, reflecting the Prime Minister’s strong and unwavering commitment to accelerating development and economic growth in the Union Territory," she said. Dr Andrabi further informed that ₹40,000 crore outlays under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme and the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 will significantly strengthen India’s global technological standing and establish the country as a semiconductor power in the coming years. “The new fast-track railway infrastructure, highways, and waterways will revolutionize India’s connectivity network. Special emphasis on reforms in rural agriculture, healthcare, and education will yield long-term positive outcomes,” she said, adding that the initiatives aimed at strengthening textiles, handicrafts, and rural livelihoods are expected to open diverse global markets. Dr Andrabi added, “The spirit of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat is reflected across every sector of development envisioned in the Union Budget 2026–27.”