Uttar Pradesh Budget Expands Over Twofold in Nine Years, Driven by Infrastructure Push and Steady Growth
Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath–led government presented its first budget on July 11, 2017, when then Finance Minister Rajesh Agarwal announced an outlay of approximately ₹3.85 lakh crore.
Since then, the state’s fiscal size has expanded significantly, reflecting sustained economic growth and development-focused policies.
During its first term, the government prioritised farmer welfare by providing large-scale loan relief, helping reduce the debt burden on cultivators. This was followed by a strong push toward infrastructure development, which laid the foundation for steady economic progress.
As a result, Uttar Pradesh has recorded double-digit average growth over the past nine years, leading to more than a two-and-a-half-fold increase in the size of its budget.
On Wednesday, the state government presented a budget of ₹9.12 lakh crore, marking its tenth since 2017. Over these nine years, the state’s economic growth rate has largely remained in double digits.
However, in 2020–21, the state economy contracted due to extraordinary circumstances, forcing the government to reduce the budget.
As conditions improved, Uttar Pradesh made a strong recovery, registering a remarkable 20.5% growth rate. Continued emphasis on strengthening infrastructure has enabled the government to steadily expand its budget and meet rising public expectations.
In the current fiscal plan, nearly 27% of the total budget has been earmarked for infrastructure development, highlighting the state’s ongoing focus on building roads, connectivity, and essential public facilities.
Development Themes Over the Years
- 2019–20: Empowerment through self-reliance
- 2020–21: Youth development and employment generation
- 2021–22: From Antyodaya to self-sufficiency
- 2022–23: Accelerated inclusive growth
- 2023–24: Priority to the underprivileged
- 2024–25: Strong women, capable youth, prosperous farmers
- 2025–26: Continued inclusive development focus
Uttar Pradesh’s strong rebound, highlighted by a 20.5% growth rate, underscores its economic resilience, while the sustained allocation of nearly 27% of the budget toward infrastructure reflects a long-term development strategy.
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