Shillong, Feb 1: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma praised the national budget for the next fiscal year for being “visionary and holistic” and focused on sustained economic growth.
In a social media post, Sangma lauded the special emphasis on the North East, calling it a significant step towards transforming the region into a dynamic growth engine.
He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he said was the PM’s leadership and commitment to inclusive, people-centric national development.
Other North East political figures were no less effusive in their praise for the budget, such as Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In addition, Temjen Imna Along, Nagaland’s Minister of Higher Education and Tourism, said, “The Union Budget 2026–27 sends a strong signal that services, education and tourism will be central to India’s next phase of growth, and this has direct relevance for Nagaland. The proposal to establish University Townships along major corridors, coupled with the High-Powered ‘Education to Employment and Enterprise’ Standing Committee, reinforces the need to align higher education with employability and entrepreneurship, an area Nagaland has been actively reforming.”
Lalnghinglova Hmar, Tourism Minister in Mizoram also gave the budget a thumbs-up, stating, “The Union Budget 2026–27 places tourism firmly at the intersection of employment generation, cultural preservation and sustainable regional development, a perspective that aligns closely with Mizoram’s priorities. The emphasis on eco-sensitive tourism, professional skilling, hospitality education and digital documentation reflects a shift from volume-driven tourism to value-based, experience-oriented models.”
