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UP and Gujarat Budgets Focus on Infrastructure, Welfare, and Economic Growth

State governments of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat unveil record-breaking budgets prioritizing development, welfare, and infrastructure expansion.

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Paying tribute to Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Yogi Adityanath said, “The state government is constructing an Ambedkar memorial and culture center in Lucknow (Deepak Gupta/HT)
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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath with state finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna before the presentation of the State Budget 2025-26 in the Assembly, in Lucknow on Thursday (Deepak Gupta/ HT)

Overview

  • Uttar Pradesh's ₹8.08 lakh crore budget, the largest in its history, includes major allocations for infrastructure, education, and tourism development.
  • Gujarat's ₹3.70 lakh crore budget features a 21.8% increase in capital expenditure, with plans for expressways, urban development, and tribal welfare.
  • UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's transition from a BIMARU state to a revenue surplus one, with significant job creation and investment inflow.
  • Gujarat's budget introduces a ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund and announces new expressways, airport upgrades, and AI labs to boost connectivity and innovation.
  • Critics, including SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav, dismissed the UP budget as lacking direction, while Gujarat's budget was praised for its focus on public welfare and growth.