Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for an industrial renaissance with its 2026-27 budget, channeling billions into infrastructure, technology, and employment schemes. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna’s announcements spotlight capital expenditure as the cornerstone for economic momentum.
At the forefront, Rs 27,103 crore for infra and industry—13% higher than before—fuels Rs 5,000 crore industrial park expansions, Rs 2,000 crore Atal projects, and Rs 1,000 crore FDI incentives. The Defence Corridor shines with 200 MoUs, Rs 35,280 crore investments, and 53,263 projected jobs.
MSMEs flourish with Rs 3,822 crore (19% uptick), Rs 575 crore Patel zones, Rs 1,000 crore youth enterprise drives, and Rs 225 crore self-employment aid. ‘One District One Dish’ gets Rs 75 crore, while textiles explode to Rs 5,041 crore—over five times last year—including Rs 4,423 crore weaver power schemes.
IT and electronics allocation leaps 76% to Rs 2,059 crore, backing Rs 225 crore AI missions, Rs 95 crore cyber ops, and data centers eyeing Rs 30,000 crore and 900 MW capacity. Roads secure Rs 34,468 crore for corridors, bypasses, and logistics hubs.
Irrigation surges 30% to Rs 18,290 crore, with Ken-Betwa and flood controls set to cover 4.49 lakh hectares, 2,100 new wells benefiting lakhs of farmers and 49.9 lakh residents.
This comprehensive budget not only accelerates UP’s growth trajectory but also weaves in inclusive development, ensuring jobs and skills reach every corner of the state.