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UP Budget 2026 Aims for Development & Happiness of 25 Crore People

Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar stated the 2026-27 budget is designed for the development and happiness of the state's 25 crore population. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented the government's 10th budget, proposing over Rs 43,565 crore solely for new schemes and emphasizing economic stability and job creation. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna highlighted the state's improved national standing, including a jump in the SDG India Index ranking. The budget session runs until February 20, with a focus on women's safety, youth empowerment, and farmer welfare.

Key Points: UP Budget 2026 Focuses on Growth, Jobs, and Welfare

  • Over Rs 43,565 crore for new schemes
  • Capital expenditure exceeds Rs 2 lakh crore
  • Focus on women's safety and youth
  • Aims to generate massive employment
  • State's SDG ranking improved significantly
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UP Budget 2026 focused on development and happiness of 25 crore people: OP Rajbhar

UP's Rs 43,565 crore new scheme budget targets all-round development, economic stability, and job creation for its 25 crore population.

"This budget is for everyone's development and happiness. - OP Rajbhar"

Lucknow, February 12

Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar on Thursday said that the UP Budget 2026 has been framed with the development and welfare of every section of society in mind, given that the state is the most populous in the country.

Speaking to ANI, Rajbhar said, "Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with a population of 25 crore. So this budget is for everyone's development and happiness."

On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked a milestone by presenting his government's 10th budget, which proposes a significant allocation of over Rs 43,565 crore for new schemes.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the 2026-27 plan prioritises economic stability to drive growth across the state.

CM Yogi said, "In the budget, an amount exceeding Rs 43,565 crores has been proposed solely for new schemes. An amount over Rs 2 lakh crores is for capital expenditure... It plays a major role in strengthening the economy, and from here, employment generation will also happen...This is our government's 10th budget, and for the first time, a Chief Minister has had the opportunity to present the 10th budget in a state like Uttar Pradesh."

"In the last 9 years, Uttar Pradesh has made efforts to change its perception... This budget represents those very sentiments... In 9 years, Uttar Pradesh's budget has increased more than threefold. This budget focuses on the safety of women, the capabilities of youth, the welfare of farmers, and employment", Yogi Adityanath added.

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the State Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath government.

Highlighting the state's improved national standing and industrial progress, the Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister cited improved rankings in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

"Uttar Pradesh's ranking in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index has improved from 29th in 2018-2019 to 18th in 2023-2024. The state government successfully organised the fourth Global Investors Summit in February 2024. MoUs worth approximately Rs 50 lakh crore have been signed so far, potentially creating approximately 1 million jobs. Of these, four groundbreaking ceremonies have been held for over 16,000 projects involving an investment of approximately Rs 15 lakh crore," Khanna said while addressing the state assembly.

The Budget Session is scheduled to run from February 9 to February 20, with the state budget for the 2026-27 financial year to be presented on February 11.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Improving from 29th to 18th in SDG ranking is a good sign of progress. The MoUs worth Rs 50 lakh crore are huge numbers! If even half of those jobs materialize, it will change the face of UP's economy.
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Rohit P
Budget tripling in 9 years is impressive, but as a taxpayer in Noida, I want to see where this money is actually going. Better roads and reliable electricity should be non-negotiable basics by now.
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Priya S
"Happiness of 25 crore people" is a beautiful sentiment. For my family in a village near Varanasi, happiness would mean better healthcare access and support for small farmers. Hope the budget delivers on the ground level.
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David E
As someone who has invested in the state through the Investors Summit, this budget seems to continue a positive policy direction. Capital expenditure of over Rs 2 lakh crore is significant for infrastructure development.
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Meera T
With respect, I have to ask: will this budget actually improve life for the common woman? We hear about safety, but what about concrete schemes for education, skill development, and childcare support for working mothers? The proof will be in the implementation.

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