Budget 2026 Kartavya framework sets three growth, inclusion and reform agendas

Key facts

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a three-pronged Kartavya framework in Union Budget 2026 to guide policy action.
• First Kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to volatile global dynamics.
• Second Kartavya focuses on people-centric development by fulfilling aspirations and building capacity, making citizens strong partners in India’s prosperity.
• Third Kartavya aims to ensure inclusive access to growth opportunities so that every family, community, region and sector can meaningfully participate.
• Budget 2026 was prepared at Kartavya Bhavan, drawing inspiration from these three core Kartavya to strengthen India’s economic and social foundations.