Ajmer buzzed with positivity as Bishop Remson Victor, head of the Church of North India’s Rajasthan Diocese, shared his views on the impending Union Budget 2026. On Saturday, he articulated high hopes for minorities and showered praise on the central government’s proactive measures.
Central to his remarks was the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation’s success in job creation and self-reliance promotion. A array of schemes has delivered real gains to Christian and fellow minority populations.
Cultural safeguarding via ‘Hamari Dhrohar’ has gained momentum, while the PM Jan Vikas Programme has revolutionized access to better schools, dormitories, clinics, and communal facilities, uplifting society’s most needy.
Women’s empowerment shines through ‘Nai Roshni’, honing skills in leadership and finance. Bishop Victor underscored PM Narendra Modi’s steadfast advocacy for minorities, enabling Christian schools, hospitals, and NGOs to amplify their societal impact.
Emphasizing universal budget anticipation, he said minorities yearn for schemes mirroring their aspirations. He foresees the budget embedding minority-centric provisions to fuel broader national advancement.
History will be made with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabling the budget on a Sunday, February 1 at 11 AM—her ninth straight time—following the session’s start on January 28 and Economic Survey release.
PM Modi’s yuletide appearance at the Cathedral of Redemption exemplified cross-community respect, and his bishop meetings have instilled optimism and reliability in public discourse.
Bishop Victor reiterated profound trust in governmental action, expecting the 2026 budget to fortify minority protections and citizen well-being, driving India toward accelerated prosperity.