UP Board Announces ₹8.09 Lakh Crore Budget with Major Reforms in Education & IT
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the ₹8.08 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26, focusing on research, development, and IT. The Budget allocation includes 22% for development, 13% for education, 11% for agriculture, and 6% for health.
The 'Zero Poverty Abhiyan', launched in October 2024, aims to uplift the poorest families, ensuring a minimum annual income of ₹1.25 lakh. Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as a "front runner state" by NITI Aayog, with improved financial stability, a fiscal deficit within limits, and a GSDP projected at ₹27.51 lakh crore. The per capita income has also increased from ₹52,671 in 2016-17 to ₹93,514 in 2023-24.
Khanna emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s strong financial management, with the state ranking among the highest in tax receipts, as per the RBI.
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