Finance Minister mentioned 14 states in the Budget speech: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland

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Budget 2026: The 14 States mentioned by Finance Minister and a breakdown of related projects
The Union Budget 2026 highlighted infrastructure projects across 14 states, including rail, heritage, and industrial corridors. These strategic investments aim to boost economic growth and development in these regions. The budget's wide geographical reach, covering 24 states and territories, underscores the government's focus on balanced regional development, which is crucial for competitive exam preparation.
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Key projects announced include the Amritsar-Jamnagar Industrial Corridor (₹95,000 crore), Bengaluru-Chennai High-Speed Rail (₹1,10,000 crore), and Statue of Unity Heritage Complex (₹5,000 crore)
The budget's footprint expands to 24 states and territories through these strategic projects in rail, heritage, and industrial corridors
The government aims to boost economic growth and development in these regions through these infrastructure investments
Balanced regional development is a crucial focus area for the government, as it is important for competitive exam preparation
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