The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Budget for 2025-26 aims for holistic development with a focus on infrastructure, agriculture, employment, education, healthcare, and sustainable growth .
Budget Size and Overview:
- The total budget outlay is ₹8,08,736 crore, a 9.8% increase from the previous year .
- Expenditure (excluding debt repayment) is estimated at Rs 7,57,333 crore, a 17% increase from the revised estimates of 2024-25 .
- The budget includes allocations for development (22%), education (13%), agriculture (11%), and healthcare (6%) .
Key Focus Areas and Allocations:
- Infrastructure Development:
- ₹20,000 crore is allocated to enhance infrastructure, including expressways like Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, and Ganga Expressway .
- ₹3,000 crore is allocated for developing regional airports in cities like Varanasi, Kanpur, and Agra .
- Agriculture and Rural Development:
- ₹5,000 crore is allocated for irrigation systems and water conservation initiatives in regions like Bundelkhand and Purvanchal .
- ₹2,500 crore is allocated to promote Agri-Tech and Organic Farming initiatives . The budget allocates ₹89,353 crore for agriculture and rural development .
- Employment Generation and Skill Development:
- ₹1,200 crore is allocated to strengthen vocational training infrastructure, including new skill development centers .
- ₹4,000 crore is allocated to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) .
- Healthcare and Social Welfare:
- ₹6,000 crore is allocated to upgrade district hospitals and improve healthcare services in rural areas . The budget allocates ₹50,550 crore for healthcare .
- ₹2,500 crore is allocated for the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme .
- Education:
- ₹5,000 crore is allocated for upgrading schools, focusing on digital infrastructure, smart classrooms, and teacher training . The budget allocates ₹1.06 lakh crore for education .
- ₹2,000 crore is allocated to improve higher education institutions, focusing on STEM education, research, and innovation .
- Industrial Growth:
- ₹10,000 crore is allocated under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program for developing industrial hubs and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) .
- ₹3,500 crore is allocated for developing Renewable Energy projects, particularly Solar and Wind Energy . The budget allocates ₹61,070 crore for the power sector .
- Urban Development and Smart Cities:
- ₹5,000 crore is allocated for developing Smart Cities in key urban centers such as Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi .
- ₹1,000 crore is allocated for Waste Management under the Swachh Bharat Mission .
Key Initiatives:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) City: Development of an AI City .
- Cyber Security Park: A technology research park focused on cyber security will be developed .
- Zero Poverty Abhiyan: Launched on October 2, 2024, to identify the poorest families and increase their annual income to at least ₹1,25,000 .
- Smart Municipalities: Development of 58 municipal bodies into model smart municipalities with ₹2.50 crore allocated per body, totaling ₹145 crore .
- Labor Bases: The Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will set up labor bases at district headquarters with amenities like canteens, drinking water, and sanitation facilities .
Economic Progress and Financial Management:
- The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected to reach Rs 7.51 lakh crore in 2024-25 .
- Per capita income has risen from Rs 52,671 in 2016-17 to Rs 93,514 in 2023-24 .
In summary, the 2025-26 UP Budget focuses on comprehensive development through strategic investments in key sectors, aiming to improve infrastructure, boost economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for its citizens .
