Uttar Pradesh Presents Its Largest Budget Ever for 2026-27

The government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced its largest budget ever for the financial year 2026-27. The total budget amount is 9,12,696.35 crore rupees. This budget shows an increase of 12.9 percent compared to the previous year's budget. This large budget aims to promote progress and development in many parts of the state. The budget highlights several important areas. It focuses on building roads, expressways, and bridges. It also emphasizes improving electricity supply, irrigation, urban development, and creating balanced development in different areas such as Purvanchal and Bundelkhand. About a quarter of the total budget is dedicated to these infrastructure projects. Education, healthcare, and agriculture are also major focus areas. Twelve point four percent of the budget is allocated for education, six percent for healthcare, and nine percent for agriculture and related services. In addition, funds have been set aside to improve technology and innovation in education and other sectors. The government has announced specific plans to help farmers and rural communities. A total of 25,500 crore rupees will be spent on rural development. This includes schemes like Viksit Bharat GRAM G and MG-NREGA, which aim to create jobs and improve living conditions in rural areas. Farmers will also benefit from targeted schemes, such as the allocation of 1,500 crore rupees for the PM Kusum Yojana, which promotes solar energy solutions. Supporting education and youth empowerment remains a key priority. The government plans to distribute free tablets and smartphones to students, with an allocation of 2,374 crore rupees. Additionally, 400 crore rupees will be used to provide scooties to girl students, encouraging their mobility and safety. Uttar Pradesh also plans to develop its infrastructure beyond rural areas. A significant part of the budget—34,468 crore rupees—is allocated for roads and bridges, aiming to improve connectivity throughout the state. Development of specific areas is also prioritized, with 100 crore rupees allocated for the development of Ayodhya and 800 crore rupees for the development authorities of Meerut, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Kanpur. The economic outlook of the state remains positive. Uttar Pradesh's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated at 30.26 lakh crore rupees, showing a growth rate of 13.4 percent. This economic growth is supported by a rise in per capita income, projected to reach 1.2 lakh rupees in 2026-27. The government has succeeded in reducing unemployment, which has declined to 2.24 percent. By maintaining fiscal discipline, the budget adheres to the 3 percent limit for the fiscal deficit, in line with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission. The state's debt-to-GSDP ratio is expected to decline further, reaching 23.1 percent in 2026-27, with a goal to reduce it below 20 percent in the medium term. The budget also emphasizes new schemes and projects. A total of 43,565 crore rupees is allocated for new initiatives, with over 2 lakh crore rupees dedicated to new construction work. These investments aim to generate employment, stimulate economic activity, and promote growth across the state. Overall, this budget reflects Uttar Pradesh's commitment to development, infrastructure, education, and well-being of its citizens. It aims to balance growth with social progress, setting the stage for a prosperous future for the state.