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Uttar Pradesh Unveils Rs 9.13 Lakh Crore Budget Focused on Infrastructure, Education, Agriculture and Jobs

Presented as the last full plan before the 2027 polls, the blueprint pairs 19.5% capital spending with a 3% deficit cap.

Overview

  • New schemes totaling about Rs 43,565 crore include an Uttar Pradesh AI Mission (Rs 225 crore), a Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone for MSMEs (Rs 575 crore), and an urban expansion and new city push (Rs 3,500 crore).
  • Education is allocated 12.4% and health 6% of the outlay, with Rs 14,997 crore for medical education, Rs 1,023 crore to establish 14 new medical colleges, and Rs 37,956 crore for medical, health and family welfare.
  • Agriculture and allied sectors receive 9% of the budget, featuring an agri‑export hub under the World Bank‑supported UP‑AGREES project plus support for fisheries, dairying and warehousing.
  • Infrastructure and industry funding includes Rs 27,103 crore for infrastructure and industrial development, Rs 34,468 crore for roads and bridges, and allocations for police buildings and facilities.
  • Officials cite a larger economy and investment pipeline from the 2024 investors summit, while reporting notes a mismatch between a stated revenue surplus and an estimated negative closing balance.