Lucknow:* The Uttar Pradesh government has presented a record-breaking budget of *₹9,12,696.35 crore for the financial year 2026–27, marking a *12.9% increase over the previous year. The budget focuses on *inclusive development, strengthening **infrastructure, boosting **agriculture, expanding **healthcare and education, empowering **women and youth, and accelerating *industrial growth.
Key Highlights of UP Budget 2026–27
- Total Budget Size: ₹9.12 lakh crore
- Revenue Expenditure: ₹6,64,470.55 crore
- Capital Expenditure: ₹2,48,225.80 crore
- Capital Outlay: ₹1,77,744.12 crore (asset creation & jobs)
- New Schemes: ₹43,565.33 crore
- Fiscal Deficit: 2.98% of GSDP
The government aims to balance welfare spending with long-term economic growth through higher capital investment.
Strong Push for Farmers and Agriculture
Agriculture remains at the core of the budget. The state recorded historic sugarcane payments of over ₹3.04 lakh crore, surpassing payments made in the last 22 years combined.
Key announcements include:
- Increase of ₹30 per quintal in sugarcane prices
- Free electricity for irrigation via tube wells
- ₹10,888 crore allocation for agriculture (20% rise)
- Expansion of solar pumps and natural farming
- Support for FPOs, agri-export hubs, and seed parks
These measures aim to enhance farm income, reduce input costs, and promote sustainable farming.
Women-Centric Welfare and Safety Measures
Women empowerment remains a major focus:
- Over 26.81 lakh girls benefited under Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
- Expansion of working women hostels in urban areas
- Strengthening of Mission Shakti and Safe City Project
- Financial inclusion through BC Sakhis in rural areas
The budget reinforces women’s economic participation, safety, and social empowerment.
Youth, Skill Development and Employment
To address employment and skill gaps:
- 9.25 lakh youth trained under UP Kaushal Vikas Mission
- Free coaching for 23,000+ aspirants under Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana
- Distribution of nearly 50 lakh tablets/smartphones
- Target to establish 1 lakh micro-enterprises every year
Government recruitment, police hiring, and MSME expansion are expected to generate large-scale employment.
Massive Investment in Infrastructure and Industry
Infrastructure gets one of the biggest allocations:
- ₹34,468 crore for roads and bridges
- ₹27,103 crore for infrastructure & industrial development
- Defence Industrial Corridor with ₹35,280 crore investment potential
- Promotion of MSMEs, textiles, handloom, and food processing
These investments are designed to make Uttar Pradesh a manufacturing and logistics hub.
Healthcare and Education Expansion
The government has prioritized health and education:
- ₹37,956 crore for Medical & Health Services
- 16 new medical colleges in underserved districts
- Expansion of Ayushman Bharat and rural health missions
- ₹77,622 crore for basic education
- Smart schools, scholarships, free uniforms, and digital libraries
The focus is on accessible healthcare and quality education across urban and rural areas.
Clean Energy, Urban Development and Transport
- ₹65,926 crore for the energy sector
- Expansion of solar cities and bio-energy plants
- EV buses and charging infrastructure
- Development of Jewar International Airport
- Smart Cities and urban infrastructure upgrades
These initiatives support sustainable growth and urban modernization.
Fiscal Discipline with Growth Orientation
Despite high spending, the government maintains fiscal prudence:
- Revenue surplus of ₹64,457.57 crore
- Emphasis on capital expenditure over subsidies
- Balanced approach to welfare and development Conclusion
The Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 presents a comprehensive roadmap focused on *economic growth, social welfare, infrastructure development, and job creation. With record allocations, new schemes, and strong capital investment, the budget aims to position Uttar Pradesh as a *leading growth engine of India while ensuring benefits reach farmers, women, youth, and marginalized communities.
