NewzVille Desk
Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking blueprint designed to guide the nation over the next 25 years. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Dr Singh highlighted that the allocation of ten thousand crore rupees for Bio Pharma Shakti, will strengthen India’s position in the bio-manufacturing sector.
He said the Budget also focuses on providing relief to the middle class, including measures to improve affordability of treatment for diseases such as cancer.
The Minister said the extension of customs duty exemptions on the import of components for nuclear plants till 2035 will encourage investors and help ensure access to high-quality infrastructure in the nuclear energy sector.
He said that the twenty thousand crore rupees allocation in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage is a critical step towards industrial decarbonisation, circular economy, and environmental sustainability.
Dr Singh also announced structured deployment of AI in agriculture, ensuring farmers benefit from technology while being safeguarded from its unintended effects.
The Minister underlined that the Budget ensures inclusivity, with measures that directly benefit the poorest sections, including women-led entrepreneurship programmes, and livelihood generation through science-based interventions.
