From Ajmer, a voice of encouragement for minority communities rang out Saturday as Bishop Remson Victor of the Rajasthan Diocese, Church of North India, outlined bright prospects from the Union Budget 2026. He generously acknowledged the government’s strides in minority welfare and growth.
The Minority Development and Finance Corporation has been a cornerstone, delivering employment and autonomy to minorities. Welfare initiatives have inclusively touched Christians and others, fostering equity.
Bishop Victor spotlighted ‘Hamari Dhrohar’ for heritage conservation and the Prime Minister Jan Vikas Programme for overhauling vital infrastructure like schools, hostels, health units, and community hubs—benefits flowing to the marginalized.
‘Nai Roshni’ has notably advanced women’s roles through leadership and financial training. With PM Modi’s proactive stance, Christian entities in education, healthcare, and outreach are flourishing under official support.
‘Every community eyes the budget eagerly; minorities hope for tailored focus on their needs,’ he observed, predicting impactful inclusions for collective gain and national momentum.
The budget’s Sunday unveil by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1—her record ninth—caps a session begun January 28, post-Economic Survey.
Praising PM Modi’s Christmas outreach at Delhi’s Cathedral of Redemption, Bishop Victor called it a beacon of religious amity, with leader engagements building societal assurance.
His expectations soar for the government’s responsive budgeting to secure minority futures and elevate all Indians’ lives, propelling sustained development.