Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 Rs 9.12 Lakh Crore Plan
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 Rs 9.12 Lakh Crore Plan
Uttar Pradesh just dropped its biggest budget yet for the fiscal year 2026-27. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented a whopping Rs 9.12 lakh crore outlay in the state assembly on February 11, 2026. That's a solid 12.2% jump from last year's budget. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calls it a "decennial testament" to development, marking his government's 10th budget. But is it all growth and glory, or just pre-election pomp? Let's break it down with real facts, a touch of logic, and maybe a chuckle or two along the way. This Uttar Pradesh budget 2026-27 focuses on infrastructure, jobs, and welfare. It aims to push the state toward a trillion-dollar economy. With no new taxes for the ninth year running, the government keeps things taxpayer-friendly . Yet, as we'll see, opposition voices like Akhilesh Yadav aren't buying the hype. The Economic Backdrop: From BIMARU to Boom? Uttar Pradesh has come a long way since its "BIMARU" days – that old tag f…