Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025–26
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025–26: Key Highlights
Total Outlay: ₹8,08,736 crore (~9.8% higher than 2024–25)
Fiscal Deficit: ₹91,399.80 crore (~2.97% of GSDP, within FRBM limit)
Capital Outlay: 20.5% of budget (~₹1.65 lakh crore)
Revenue Surplus: ₹79,516.36 crore (Revenue Receipts: ₹6,62,690.93 crore; Revenue Expenditure: ₹5,83,174.57 crore)
Sector-wise Allocations
| Sector | Allocation (₹ crore) | % of Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 1,79,000 | 22% |
| Education | 1,06,360 | 13% |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | 89,353 | 11% |
| Healthcare & Medical | 50,550 | 6% |
| Social Security & Welfare* | ~32,349 | 4% |
| New Schemes / Innovation Fund | 28,478 | 3.5% |
*Estimated from combined social security, welfare, and women-focused schemes.
Key Announcements
Infrastructure & Transport
- Four new expressways:
- Greenfield Agra-Lucknow → Ganga Expressway (₹900 cr)
- Vindhya Expressway
- Ganga Expressway Extension
- Bundelkhand-Rewa Expressway
- ₹461 crore for Bundelkhand Defence Industrial Corridor
- ₹3–5 crore for AI City & Technology Research Translation Park
Education & Technology
- Smart classrooms in government polytechnics
- Renovation of labs & Centres of Excellence in AI
- Innovation Fund to promote startups
Social Welfare
- Rani Laxmibai Scooty Scheme (₹400 cr) for meritorious college girls
- Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana (₹700 cr), Lakhpati Didi scheme covering 31 lakh women
- Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar Smarak & Cultural Centre in Lucknow
Healthcare
- Chief Minister Jan Arogya Abhiyan: free treatment up to ₹5 lakh for designated groups
- 1,500 new medical seats, 13 autonomous medical colleges, 3 PPP model colleges
Agriculture & Rural Development
- Support for horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, cooperatives, Namami Gange project
- Rural water supply and Panchayati Raj development
Tourism & Religion
- ₹150 cr for Ayodhya, ₹125 cr for Mathura, ₹100 cr for Naimisharanya, ₹50 cr for Chitrakoot
- Infrastructure for temples and religious corridors (Banke Bihari Temple, Maa Vindhyavasini Temple, etc.)
Economic & Fiscal Indicators
- GSDP: Projected ₹30.77 lakh crore by 2025–26 (11.85% growth at current prices)
- Per Capita Income: ₹93,514 (2023–24)
- Indebtedness: Projected to decrease from 36.7% of GSDP (2016–17) → 29.4% (2025–26)
Vision & Strategic Focus
- Theme: “Priority to the deprived” (Vanchit ko vareeyeta) & “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” (well-being for all)
- Focus Areas: Trade, Tourism, Technology, Tradition, Talent
- Goal: Transform UP into a trillion-dollar economy with inclusive growth, social empowerment, and infrastructure-led development
Historical Context & Budget Evolution
| Year | Focus |
|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Farmers & loan waiver → reduced farmer suicides |
| 2018–19 | Infrastructure & industrial growth → first Investors’ Summit |
| 2019–20 | Women’s empowerment (Mission Shakti) |
| 2020–21 | Youth-focused budget |
| 2021–22 | Self-reliance |
| 2022–23 | Upliftment → self-sufficiency |
| 2023–24 | Inclusive & self-reliant UP |
| 2024–25 | Public welfare, aligned with Ram Rajya ideals |
| 2025–26 | Priority to deprived, tech & infrastructure push |
Financial Overview
- 2024–25 Budget: ₹7.36 lakh crore, Fiscal Deficit: ₹86,530.51 cr (~11.75%)
- 2025–26 Budget: ₹8.08 lakh crore, Fiscal Deficit: ₹91,399.80 cr (~11.32%)
- CM Response: Emphasized increased budget size, higher spending, improved tax collection & law and order vs previous regime
- Concerns (LoP SP): Under-utilisation of prior budgets, overestimation of revenue, potential inflation
Updated - Feb 21, 2025 4:44 PM | HT
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