Union Budget 2026: Govt invites public suggestions on tax, inflation, growth—Know how to send your suggestions

The Centre has begun seeking public feedback ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, asking citizens to share suggestions on issues such as taxes, inflation, jobs and growth. The exercise is being carried out through the MyGov platform and is aimed at bringing wider public opinion into the Budget-making process. The Ministry of Finance has asked people to send in their suggestions through the MyGov platform, opening the process to voices beyond experts and industry groups. Salaried employees, small traders, farmers, students and retirees have all been encouraged to participate. Officials say ground-level feedback can help shape a Budget that reflects real concerns on affordability and employment at a time when people are closely watching tax relief and rising costs.

MyGov platform opens window for public inputs

The government has invited suggestions through MyGov, its citizen engagement portal. In a post on X, MyGov urged people to “share your ideas for Union Budget 2026–27 and help shape policies for inclusive growth”.

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Citizens can submit views on a wide range of topics - from income tax slabs and indirect taxes to inflation control, social welfare, infrastructure, healthcare, education and employment.

How to send your suggestions step by step

• Visit the official website: www.mygov.in
• Scroll down to the section titled Get Involved – Participate in nation-building activities.
• Click on Discuss.
• Look for the banner on Union Budget 2026–27 and open it.
• Log in using your mobile number.
• Enter your suggestions in the comment box and submit.

Alternatively, you can directly access the Budget discussion page on MyGov or use the MyGov mobile app to post your ideas after logging in with your phone number.

Deadline: Suggestions open till January 16

According to details shared on the portal, citizens can send their inputs till January 16. The government has encouraged people to submit their ideas early so that they can be reviewed as part of the Budget drafting exercise.

What kind of suggestions can you give?

There is no fixed format. You can raise issues or propose ideas on:

• Income tax relief for middle-class families
• Measures to control rising prices of essential goods
• Support for jobs, startups and small businesses
• Spending on health, education and rural development
• Infrastructure, housing and urban services
• Any policy that affects daily life and long-term growth

The focus, officials say, is on practical, citizen-centric suggestions that reflect real challenges on the ground.

Traditionally, the Union Budget is presented on February 1 in Parliament. In 2026, February 1 falls on a Sunday, but there is a strong possibility that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may still present the Budget on that day, as has happened in the past.

The Finance Minister has already begun pre-Budget consultations with economists, industry leaders, farmer groups and other stakeholders to gather a wide range of inputs.