Finance Ministry Concludes Two-Day State Finance Conference on 'Viksit Bharat' Strategy
The Union Ministry of Finance hosted a two-day national conference titled 'Financing India's Journey towards Viksit Bharat' on September 18 and 19, 2026, in New Delhi. Chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the conference brought together Chief Ministers, State Finance Ministers, Finance Secretaries, academic scholars, and banking leaders to discuss fiscal strategies for sustainable and broad-based economic growth.
Key sessions during the event addressed macroeconomic resilience, private financing mechanisms, agricultural transformation, and energy transition assets. Deliberations highlighted the vital partnership between the Centre and States, emphasizing that long-term development goals require strong policy complementarities and transparent fiscal coordination. Background papers circulated during the meeting covered critical topics such as GST 2.0 implications for states, carbon capture financing, and agricultural market reforms.
The initiative underscores the government's commitment to building a collaborative financial roadmap to support India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. The Ministry noted that macroeconomic stability and fiscal prudence have earned global recognition, setting a strong foundation for future investments.
