Guest Lecture on Union Budget 2026 @ SMS varanasi
The School of Management Sciences, Varanasi successfully hosted an insightful Guest Lecture on “Union Budget 2026 – Decoding the Viksit Bharat @2047 Roadmap”, offering a comprehensive understanding of Indias growth–development trajectory.
The session was enriched by Professor Anup Kumar Mishra, Head, Department of Economics, DAV PG College, Banaras Hindu University who thoughtfully decoded the Union Budget 2026–27 by linking fiscal policy with long-term nation building.
Dr. Mishra elaborated on the distinction between growth and development, emphasizing that while growth measures output, true development enhances human welfare, quality of life, and social equity.
The lecture highlighted how the Union Budget serves as a powerful instrument to ensure balanced economic growth, efficient resource allocation, reduction of inequality, and human capital formation.
Key discussions revolved around:The Kartavya-based Budget frameworkInfrastructure-led growth and rising capital expenditureEducation, skilling, MSMEs, and employment generationFiscal discipline with gradual deficit reductionYouth, demographic dividend, and human developmentBudgets alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The session concluded with a powerful message that modern budgets must move from welfare to wealth creation, empowering citizens through opportunity, productivity, and responsibility.The lecture proved to be an intellectually enriching experience, deepening students understanding of public finance and India economic roadmap toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The Session was anchored by Akshat Anand and Pragati Mishra Students of B.COM( H) - 2nd semester. The formal welcome was given by Dr Vir Pratap Singh , Associate Professor & Course Coordinator , B.COM(H) Program. Introduction of the Resource Person was given by Mr.Chandra Prakash Agrawal, Assistant Professor and B.COM(H) Co- Coordinator. Vote of Thanks was extended By Dr.Anju Singh , Assistant Professor. & MCOM Course Coordinator .