The Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a transformative 2026-27 budget, heavily investing in infrastructure, industry, and emerging tech to drive employment and growth. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna detailed provisions that promise to reshape the state’s economic landscape.
Infrastructure and industrial development claim Rs 27,103 crore, up 13%, with Rs 5,000 crore for CM industrial expansions, Rs 2,000 crore Atal missions, and Rs 1,000 crore for FDI and top global firms. Defence corridor momentum includes Rs 35,280 crore potential inflows from 200 MoUs, creating 53,263 jobs.
MSME funding rises 19% to Rs 3,822 crore, supporting Rs 575 crore industrial zones, Rs 1,000 crore youth ventures, Rs 225 crore self-employment, and Rs 75 crore district cuisine initiatives. Handloom-textile sector booms with Rs 5,041 crore (five-fold surge), Rs 4,423 crore powerloom electricity, and Rs 150 crore policy rollout.
A 76% hike to Rs 2,059 crore bolsters IT-electronics, including Rs 225 crore UP AI Mission, Rs 95 crore cyber security, and plans for eight data parks with Rs 30,000 crore and 900 MW via massive investments.
Road networks get Rs 34,468 crore for expansive corridors and flyovers. Irrigation at Rs 18,290 crore (30% more) targets 4.49 lakh hectares via key links, 2,100 tube wells, and flood defenses for millions.
By prioritizing high-impact sectors, this budget cements UP’s role as a powerhouse, fostering innovation, jobs, and self-reliance for a brighter future.