India, Feb. 12 -- LUCKNOW The UP Budget for 2026-27, presented on Wednesday, focused heavily on allocations for ongoing and proposed projects announced in the past, but there was no significant announcement for any new projects in the state capital.

Housing and Urban planning: A provision of Rs.800 crore is proposed for various infrastructure works under the plans of the Lucknow Development Area and all other development authorities in the state.

Urban development: Ten cities in Uttar Pradesh- Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Saharanpur and Moradabad - have been selected for the Government of India's Smart City Mission, aiming to improve urban infrastructure and quality of life through sustainable, ...