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Uttar Pradesh tables Rs 8.08 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26: AI, infra, and welfare prioritised


Published on 2025-02-20 03:42:20 - MSN
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  • Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the state's Rs8,08,736 crore budget for the Financial Year 2025-26 on Thursday, marking a 9.8 per cent increase from the previous fiscal. The budget prioritizes infrastructure development,

The Uttar Pradesh government has presented a budget of Rs 8.08 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure development, welfare schemes, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Finance Minister Suresh Khanna highlighted that the budget aims to enhance the state's economic growth, with significant allocations for AI to improve governance and public services. Key areas of focus include education, health, and agriculture, with initiatives like the Mukhyamantri Khet Suraksha Yojana for crop protection and the Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivah Yojana for mass marriages. The budget also emphasizes infrastructure with investments in expressways, airports, and metro projects, alongside promoting tourism and cultural heritage. Additionally, there are provisions for women's welfare, youth employment, and support for farmers, aiming to make Uttar Pradesh a trillion-dollar economy by 2027-28.

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