<h1>Union Budget 2026-27 sets targeted infrastructure, sectoral support and fiscal measures to boost Odisha's economy and employment.</h1> The Union Budget 2026-27 sets out targeted fiscal and programme initiatives to boost Odisha's industrial, mineral and transport infrastructure - including large railway allocations, National Waterway No. 5 development, a Rare Earth Corridor, semiconductor and bio pharma initiatives - alongside reduced kendu leaf tax and support for coastal crops. Complementary measures for fisheries, irrigation in underdeveloped districts, and tourism projects aim to raise incomes, expand employment, and integrate Odisha into national and coastal development corridors.