New Delhi: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday hailed Budget 2026 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and called it “all-inclusive and comprehensive.”
“The Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a visionary budget that aims to give a new direction to the pace of the country’s economic development, committed to the goal of a welfare-oriented and developed India,” he said.
#WATCH | On the #UnionBudget2026, Union Minister JP Nadda says, "The Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a visionary budget that aims to give a new direction to the pace of the country's… pic.twitter.com/k7mMnZeio6
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“This is an all-inclusive and comprehensive budget that will contribute to establishing India as one of the world’s largest economic powers,” he added.
He further said, “This is a budget for the youth power of the country. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to PM Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman and their entire team for this historic Atmanirbhar Bharat budget. The government’s commitment to making healthcare services accessible to every citizen is evident from the fact that the budget for the health sector has increased by 176 per cent in the last 12 years.”
Making cancer treatment more affordable, FM Sitharman announced exemption of basic customs duty on 17 cancer-related drugs and medicines, offering significant relief to patients and their families. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move was aimed at reducing the financial burden of life-saving treatment, particularly for vulnerable sections.
PM Modi Ji continues to put patients first.
The #ViksitBharatBudget decisively removes basic customs duty on 17 essential drugs and medicines, delivering direct relief to patients, especially those battling cancer and chronic illnesses.
Year after year, under Shri… pic.twitter.com/GcUT9ELWGx
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The Finance Minister also announced that seven more rare diseases would be added to the list eligible for import duty exemption on drugs, medicines and food meant for special medical purposes when imported for personal use. The decision is expected to ease access to costly therapies for patients suffering from rare and critical conditions.
