Union Budget 2026: Twenty new National Waterways to be operationalised over five years, FM Sitharaman announces
Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Union Finance Minister, announced plans to operationalize 20 new national waterways over the next five years during her ninth Budget presentation on a Sunday. The budget also included initiatives like a coastal cargo scheme to boost inland shipping and a dedicated freight corridor from Dankuni to Surat to promote sustainable cargo movement. Additionally, training institutes will be established as regional institutes of excellence for the waterways sector.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Finance Minister proposed a ₹1.30 lakh crore budget for agriculture in 2026-27, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
— The Hindu
The Union Budget 2026 allocates increased funding to strengthen the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors through various schemes.
2 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on technology-driven reforms and trade facilitation to enhance India's attractiveness as an investment destination.
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