CM Yogi on Budget Highlights: The Uttar Pradesh government on February 11 presented its 10th consecutive Budget, marking a significant milestone in the state’s fiscal journey. Soon after the Budget was tabled in the Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a press conference to outline its key highlights and vision for the year ahead.
Calling it a historic moment, CM Yogi said that for the first time, a Chief Minister has had the opportunity to present the state Budget for the 10th time. He also emphasized that over the past nine years, the government has not imposed any new taxes, underlining its commitment to growth without additional financial burden on citizens.
The Chief Minister noted that Uttar Pradesh has now emerged as the third-largest economy in the country — a significant leap in its development trajectory. With a total outlay of ₹9.12 lakh crore, he described the 2026 Budget as a reflection of the state’s transformation over the last nine years, driven by innovation, infrastructure expansion, and inclusive development.
According to CM Yogi, the Budget not only builds on past achievements but also lays a strong foundation for accelerating growth, investment, and opportunities across sectors in the coming years.
CM Yogi on Budget Highlights: Backward districts to get special priority
- The Chief Minister said that the unemployment rate in the state has come down to less than 2.24 percent.
- Youth are getting employment opportunities and new data centres will be established in the state.
- He said that the economy of the state is progressing at a fast pace.
- In this budget, special attention has been given to the development of backward districts.
Efforts towards making farmers entrepreneurs
- CM Yogi said that farmers are the basis of the progress of the country and the state.
- The government is working to promote farmers not only as food providers but also as entrepreneurs.
- Many schemes are being implemented in this direction, so that the income of farmers increases and they become financially strong.
Subsidy will be available under the food storage scheme
- The Chief Minister said that farmers’ products will be encouraged for export.
- Under the world’s largest food storage scheme, the government will provide subsidy for building warehouses and godowns.
- So that farmers can be helped in keeping their produce safe and getting better prices.
Emphasis on expressways and industrial development
- CM Yogi said that special provisions have been made in the budget for expansion of infrastructure and industrial development.
- There are plans to extend the Ganga Expressway beyond Meerut to Haridwar.
- Apart from this, many important announcements related to expressway projects have also been made.
Big spending on education, health and agriculture
- The Chief Minister said that 12.4 percent of the total budget has been kept for education.
- 6 percent is earmarked for medical services.
- Along with this, 9 percent will be spent on agriculture related schemes.
- The government is committed to strengthening these sectors.
New schemes for working women and youth
- CM Yogi said that special attention should be given to working women.
- The budget aims to build Shramik Hostels in every district for working women.
- Along with this, a sports university will be established in every commissionerate to promote the youth in the field of sports and education.
Youth will get interest-free and guarantee-free loans
- Under the Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign Scheme, guarantee-free and interest-free loans are being provided to the youth starting micro industries.
- With this, the youth will be able to become self-reliant by starting their own business.
Sports material to 90 thousand Mangal Dals
- While presenting the budget in the Assembly, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said that till now sports material has been given to 90 thousand Mangal Dals.
- The government is continuously working to promote sports and youth development.
Law and order boost investment
- Speaking on Budget 2026, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that strong law and order is the guarantee of real development.
- A safe environment has been created for investors in the state.
- Besides, an announcement will also be made to establish an AI Centre of Excellence in the state, which will give a new direction to technological development.
Increased assistance for daughters’ marriage
- Further expansion in Chief Minister Mass Marriage Scheme.
- Under this scheme, the assistance amount given for the marriage of daughters of all categories has been increased from Rs 51,000 to Rs 1.01 lakh.
- A provision of Rs 750 crore has been made for this scheme.
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