LUCKNOW, Jan. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has sought the Central government's support for expanding healthcare and transport facilities, besides an increased share in central taxes through the Union Budget 2026-27. In addition, the state has asked for establishment of an AIIMS in Western UP, connecting the districts of this region to the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court, and setting up an IIT in Bundelkhand.

The funds earmarked in the Union Budget will cover the financial year 2026-27, towards the end of which the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls are due to be held. The demands were made by Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna during a meeting of state finance ministers with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturda...