LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh's share in the Union budget 2026-27 went up by approximately Rs.34,000 crore to nearly Rs.4.26 lakh crore, which includes central tax devolution and centrally sponsored schemes.

In the 2025-26 Union budget, Uttar Pradesh was allocated Rs.3.92 lakh crore. Uttar Pradesh's share in central tax devolution has gone up in absolute numbers from Rs.2.55 lakh crore in 2025-26 to Rs.2.68 lakh crore in 2026-27.

The state's share in centrally sponsored schemes is projected to go up from Rs.96,000 crore to approximately Rs.1.10 lakh crore this year. Under the finance commission recommendations, UP is likely to get Rs.20,000 crore.

The Union government has accepted the finance commission's recommendation to retain th...