In the assembly Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented the state Budget for 2025-26 with a vision to galvanise UP’s economy along an ambitious route of becoming a $1 trillion economy. It is the ninth Budget under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and focuses on economic growth, welfare schemes, and infrastructural development.
Khanna started his budget speech by pointing out the economic gains of the Maha Kumbh festival being held in Prayagraj and the general development across the different sectors in the state. This Budget offered by the UP government has been structured on the lines of ten core sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, industry, IT and electronics, health, education, tourism, urban development, financial services, energy and capital investment.
With a Budget size of ₹8,08,736 crore, it is 9.8% upto the Budget of the previous year. 22% of this is allocated for developmental initiatives, 13% for education, 11% for agriculture and allied services, and 6% for healthcare.
Key Announcements in UP Budget 2025
- Ujjwala Scheme Expansion: The government will reduce the financial burden on households by giving out two free LPG cylinders in a year to the beneficiaries under the Ujjwala scheme.
- Solar Energy Push: Ayodhya will be made a solar city with 3,000 Surya Mitras to be trained. Within five years, the state has a plan to generate 22,000 megawatts of solar power.
- Farmer Welfare Fund: ₹1,050 crore to be spent for providing financial assistance in case of death or disability of a farmer.
- Infrastructure Boost: Four new expressways are planned to be built as a part of the infrastructure boost.
- The state is getting ₹5 crore for developing an AI city in Lucknow and making itself a leader in emerging technologies.
- Rani Laxmibai Scooty Yojana: ₹ 400 crore has been earmarked for this scheme, under which eligible girls pursuing higher education will be given scooters.
The UP government stands committed to economic expansion, technological progress, and social welfare, and a good Budget is an embodiment of this commitment.
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