The Uttar Pradesh assembly buzzed with anticipation as Finance Minister Suresh Khanna tabled the 2026-27 budget of Rs 9,12,696.35 crore—12.9% higher than before. Key thrusts: capital investments, fiscal restraint, policing fortification, and medical sector growth.
Slices include 19.5% for capex, 12.4% education, 6% health, 9% agri-services. 3% fiscal deficit target aligns with 16th Finance Commission till 2030-31.
Debt control narrative inspires: 29.3% ratio in 2016-17 to 27.9% pre-COVID, post-spike recovery to <27%, eyeing 23.1% by 2026-27 and <20% midterm.
Law enforcement spotlight: Dramatic crime reductions since 2016—89% fewer dacoities, 85% robberies, 47% murders, 70% riots, 62% ransom abductions. Progress on women safety, marginalized protections.
Infrastructure push: Police non-resi Rs 1,374 crore, resi Rs 1,243 crore. Emerging districts Rs 346 crore, firefighting Rs 200 crore, high-rises Rs 190 crore. Mission Shakti vehicle procurement Rs 25 crore.
Rs 14,997 crore fuels medical education. 81 active colleges expand with PPP in 16 districts. Seat explosion: MBBS 4,540→12,800; PG 1,221→4,995 since 2017. Rs 1,023 crore for 14 colleges, Rs 315 crore Cancer Institute, Rs 130 crore rare disease free care.
Health outlay Rs 37,956 crore (+15%): NRHM Rs 8,641 crore, Ayushman Rs 2,000 crore. 49.22 lakh under Mukhyamantri scheme. Mental health statewide, surveillance portal operational.
This fiscally sound document harmonizes development with discipline, heralding a resilient future for Uttar Pradesh.