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flag India's 2026-27 budget boosts tourism and infrastructure in eastern and northeastern regions, including electric buses and Buddhist circuits, but faces criticism for skipping a promised Green Fund.

flag The 2026-27 Union Budget allocates significant funding to boost tourism and infrastructure in Eastern and Northeastern India. flag Key initiatives include new Buddhist circuits across six states, eco-friendly trekking trails in Himalayan and coastal regions, upgrades to mental health institutes, and the deployment of 4,000 electric buses. flag Five tourism hubs will be developed in the Purvodaya states, and the East Coast Industrial Corridor will be expanded. flag The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region sees a 47% increase in its budget, totaling ₹5,915 crore. flag While these measures are welcomed, critics noted the absence of the promised ₹50,000 crore Green Fund for Himachal Pradesh and a slight decrease in overall tourism funding.

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