Fresh off presenting the pivotal Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will connect with nearly 30 promising college students from India’s varied regions. This interactive session, announced officially on Friday, highlights government efforts to involve youth in fiscal discourse.
Participants, drawn from states nationwide and fields spanning commerce, economics, healthcare education, and professional programs, start with viewing the budget speech live from the Lok Sabha visitors’ gallery—a rare glimpse into high-stakes democracy.
A guided tour of North Block follows, featuring talks with senior finance officials on operational insights, policy development, and institutions’ contributions to national growth.
The evening’s centerpiece is Sitharaman’s direct engagement. She’ll unpack the budget’s core themes, future-oriented strategies, and youth-specific impacts. In turn, students will articulate their visions, concerns, and ambitions for India’s youth and overall progress.
By design, this fosters greater awareness of finance, economics, administration, and legislative processes while spurring constructive youth participation.
The budget itself reflects widespread citizen feedback, including from young voices solicited earlier. Such steps affirm the Modi administration’s dedication to harnessing India’s youthful energy.