Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday hailed the 2026-27 Union budget, calling it the "Yuva Shakti" Budget, saying it will boost balanced development in the state, accelerate infrastructure projects, attract investments, create jobs, and promote tourism.

Speaking to ANI, Khanna said, "Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2026-27 budget today and specifically called it the 'Yuva Shakti' Budget. This budget will give a new direction to the overall balanced and rapid development of Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the increase in capital expenditure will accelerate the development of expressways, industrial corridors, logistic hubs, railways, and urban infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh."

The UP Finance minis...