UP govt presents 'historic budget', calls it the largest budget in state's history

Terming the budget as “a historic budget of over Rs 8.08 lakh crore”, the UP government claimed that it is the largest budget presented in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday in the state's history. Reading out the budget proposals and outlining key allocations for various schemes and projects, the finance minister Suresh Khanna said the budget includes several new announcements aimed at boosting education, technology, and infrastructure. According to him, meritorious students pursuing higher education will be provided scooters based on eligibility.

Besides this, ambitious projects such as an Artificial Intelligence City, Technology Research Translation Park, Science City, Shramik Adda (Labor Hub), and Digital Library have been proposed in the budget.

According to a press release, issued by the state government, these initiatives are expected to accelerate the state's progress while directly benefiting its residents, marking a significant step towards development and modernization.


Establishment of Artificial Intelligence City and Technology Research Translation Park in Cyber Security to develop Uttar Pradesh as a hub of Artificial Intelligence, establishment of smart classes and fully digital library in government polytechnics, establishment of Centre of Excellence to promote Artificial Intelligence, establishment and renovation of Science City, Science Parks and Planetariums in the state are among the highlight of the budget presented today in the state assembly.

Besides the Municipal Corporations, convergence of various schemes to develop 58 municipal bodies of the district headquarters of the state as ideal smart municipal bodies, the release further mentioned.

A plan will also be implemented to set up workers/labour hubs at district headquarters across the state. These hubs will provide essential facilities such as canteens, drinking water, bathing areas, and restrooms to support laborers and workers, the release said. A new scheme to provide scooters to meritorious girls pursuing higher education based on eligibility. There is also a plan for the establishment of an innovation fund to connect youth with innovation in the state. Start-up ecosystem will be developed in the state.