PNS | DEHRADUN
While the Union budget holds significance in various aspects, it has been observed that young adults in Dehradun exhibit little interest in it. They attributed this disinterest to insufficient implementation at the grassroots level, along with other critical factors, which have contributed to their generation’s lack of engagement with the budget. This sentiment was expressed following the Union budget 2025-26 presented by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the parliament on Saturday.
Despite the importance of the Union budget, a segment of young adults has shown a notable lack of interest and knowledge concerning the Union budget as observed on Saturday. When discussing his expectations from this year’s Union budget, young adult Shivansh Nagpal stated, “I have been somewhat unaware of the political and financial affairs of the country, as I believe that effective implementation has been lacking at the ground level for many years. Each year, the government presents a budget for the fiscal year; however, it often seems to be valid only for a short duration, as the authorities do not consistently adhere to it in practice. Given these circumstances, individuals of my generation, like myself, have become disinterested in political issues and activities. Consequently, I also lack interest in the budget and have not actively monitored significant changes or updates in the Union budget this year.”
Another young adult, Sneha Mishra said that her parents have been keenly interested in the budget for many years. However, she expressed a lack of interest in the Union budget, noting that it has remained consistent year after year and is rarely reflected in reality. She opined that the budget should encompass factors that are beneficial to the citizens of the country and contribute to its development. She further opined that she has long recognised that the budget does not effectively serve the people, as it lacks genuine implementation by the authorities. She holds the conviction that once the budget truly caters to the needs of the people and the younger generation, young adults will begin to take an interest in it in the future.
“The government discusses infrastructural development, education, health and various other sectors each year when presenting the budget. However, I have not observed any progress that aligns with the budget proposals so far. Consequently, I have refrained from monitoring and developing expectations from the Union budget annually. I have maintained this approach once again this year. I believe that this year’s budget should prioritise young adults, and it is crucial to ensure the effective implementation of all proposed initiatives,” stated another young adult, Anmol Narang.
