Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna grabbed headlines during Wednesday’s budget session, proclaiming the state’s per capita income has more than doubled since 2016-17. From Rs 54,564 then to Rs 1,09,844 now, with forecasts hitting Rs 1.20 lakh by 2025-26, the numbers tell a story of unprecedented progress.
Detailing the BJP government’s achievements, Khanna pointed to fortified law enforcement, surging investments, job proliferation, empowered women, thriving farmers, and slashed poverty. The 2024-25 GSDP of Rs 30.25 lakh crore marks a 13.4% growth, fueling optimism.
Nearly 6 crore people rose above multidimensional poverty, unemployment dipped to 2.24%, and SDG India Index rank advanced to 18th from 29th. The Global Investors Summit sealed Rs 50 lakh crore MoUs, set to create 10 lakh jobs.
UP reigns supreme in mobile phones, churning out 65% of India’s total, hosting 55% electronics units, and exporting Rs 44,744 crore worth. Startup prowess earned it the national ‘Leader’ tag.
Leading landlocked states in export readiness per NITI Aayog, UP excels in agriculture too—dominating wheat to mentha output. Irrigated land expanded to 2.76 crore hectares, crop intensity at 193.7%.
Khanna’s vision positions Uttar Pradesh as India’s growth engine, with infrastructure and innovation at the forefront.