Lucknow, February 20 . The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh presented a budget of Rs 8 lakh, 8 thousand 736 crore 6 lakh for the financial year 2025-2026 in the Assembly. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented it as an important step towards the economic development and social welfare of the state. He said that this budget is 9.8 percent more than the budget of the year 2024-2025, which will accelerate the economic growth of the state. During the budget speech, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna has also announced the establishment of ‘Artificial Intelligence City’.
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said that this budget has been prepared keeping in mind the economic strength, industrial development and employment generation of the state. The government aims to move rapidly towards making Uttar Pradesh a $ 5 trillion economy. In this mega budget of Yogi government, 22 percent has been allocated for infrastructure development, 13 percent for education, 11 percent for agriculture and allied services, 6 percent in the field of medical and health, 4 percent for social security programs and resources. The capital outlay in the budget is about 20.5 percent of the total budget. The government has set aside 22 percent of the budget to strengthen the infrastructure. In this, priority has been given to schemes like road construction, industrial expansion, transport system and attracting investment.
The Yogi government has set aside 13 percent of the budget for the education sector to further strengthen education. It proposes to set up ICT labs and smart classes in primary and higher secondary schools. Also, there is a plan to start digital libraries and smart classes in government polytechnic colleges. Apart from this, special schemes are proposed in the budget to promote research and development in the state. To make Uttar Pradesh a technological hub, the Yogi government has proposed to start many new schemes through the budget. In this, ‘Artificial Intelligence City’ will be established, which will make the state a center of technological innovation. Also, there is a plan to set up a Technology Research Translation Park in Cyber Security, which will promote digital security.
A proposal to establish a Center of Excellence to promote Artificial Intelligence is also included. The government has taken important steps to promote science and research in the state. This includes the establishment of Science City, Science Park and Nakshatra Shalas and the action plan for the renovation of old institutions. Special attention will be given to providing modern scientific facilities to the students.
