New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026 has given special emphasis on the development of North Eastern states with the allocation of a budget of Rs. 8,500 crore to DoNER.

Speaking to ANI, Scindia, who also holds the portfolio as Minister for Development of North Eastern Region hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, over the growth numbers.

"This is a historic budget, where a strong foundation for India's economy has been laid over the past 12 years by the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister. This strong foundation has resulted in a 7.5% GDP growth rate over the last 12 years," he said.

He further stated that the country government...