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A roadmap for sustainable,futuristic, inclusive growth

India, Feb. 12 -- In the last eight years, the state has been on the path of tremendous growth, shedding the BIMARU tag. Due to its focused welfarist intervention, the state has brought nearly 6 crore... Read More


Panchayati raj, PWD get top billing under new demands

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed Rs.43,565.31 crore or 4.77% of the total budgetary outlay in the schedule of new demands (SND), giving a lion's share of Rs.10,695 crore t... Read More


Amid privatisation push, 2nd-highestallocation em'powers' energy sector

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- Even as the Uttar Pradesh government has been pushing for privatisation of two of its five state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) for over a year, the energy sector has... Read More


Mega push for infra, industrial growth

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- In a bid to give a push to infrastructure and industrial development in UP to present the state as investor friendly, the Yogi government on Wednesday made an allocation of Rs 27,1... Read More


State bets big on AI, cybersecurity, data centres

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a sharp increase in the annual allocation for the IT and electronics department, earmarking Rs.2,059 crore in the 2026-27 budget, almost ... Read More


19% increase in MSME budget allocation

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- With a focus on promoting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), the state government made a massive allocation of Rs 3,822 crore this year in Financial Year 26-27 which is 19... Read More


Rs.400 crore forscooty scheme

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- A sum of Rs.400 crore has been allocated in the state budget for implementation of the Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty scheme. Under this initiative, meritorious girl students especially of ... Read More


Civil aviation gets wings; fillip to Jewar airport expansion

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- A provision of Rs.2,111 crore has been proposed for civil aviation in the UP Budget 2026-27. The allocation aligns with the state's ongoing efforts to enhance regional air connecti... Read More


Justice roadmap: More rural courts, new bldgs,

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The law and justice department headed by CM Yogi Adityanath has got a mega provision of Rs.9,845 crore, a substantial increase of 9% from last year. As promised to the Bar Council ... Read More


Thrust on e-buses, supporting infrain transport, road safety measures

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The UP government on Wednesday unveiled major public transport and road safety measures in its Rs.9.13 lakh-crore budget for 2026-27, with a thrust on electric buses and supporting... Read More