The initiative seeks to familiarise young citizens with India’s budget process, parliamentary functioning and policy-making through direct exposure and dialogue with senior leadership.

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• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with around thirty college students from across India after presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament.

• Selected students will witness the live presentation of the Union Budget from the Lok Sabha Gallery, gaining firsthand exposure to a key constitutional and parliamentary process.

• Participating students represent diverse academic disciplines including commerce, economics, medical education and vocational courses, reflecting varied regional and educational backgrounds.

• The programme includes a visit to the Ministry of Finance at Kartavya Bhawan, where students will interact with senior officials on governance and policy formulation.

• The Finance Minister will engage students in an open discussion on budget priorities, India’s development vision and the long-term implications for youth and economy.

• Students will share ideas, perspectives and aspirations related to youth, employment, education and nation-building during the interactive session.

• The initiative aims to promote awareness about public finance, democratic institutions and governance while encouraging informed youth participation in national policymaking.