In a bold fiscal statement, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented a Rs 9,12,696.35 crore budget for 2026-27 in the state assembly—a 12.9% jump from the prior year. Priorities shine through in capital spending, law enforcement strengthening, and healthcare expansion.
Capital outlay claims 19.5% of the pie, education 12.4%, medical services 6%, and farming initiatives 9%. Fiscal deficit is capped at 3% per the 16th Finance Commission, extending to 2030-31.
Debt management showcases recovery: from 29.3% debt-GSDP in 2016-17 to 27.9% in 2019-20, rebounding from COVID highs of 33.4% to under 27% now. Targets: 23.1% by 2026-27, below 20% medium-term.
Police modernization dominates security efforts. Since 2016, dacoities fell 89%, robberies 85%, murders 47%, riots 70%, ransom kidnaps 62%. Similar drops in women-targeted crimes and SC/ST atrocities.
Funding flows generously: Rs 1,374 crore for police non-residential structures, Rs 1,243 crore residential. Rs 346 crore for new district buildings, Rs 200 crore fire stations, Rs 190 crore high-rise fire systems. Mission Shakti gets Rs 25 crore for women patrol vehicles.
Healthcare transformation accelerates with Rs 14,997 crore for medical education. From 81 colleges today, PPP models will add more in 16 backward districts. MBBS capacity up from 4,540 to 12,800 since 2017; PG from 1,221 to 4,995. New colleges: Rs 1,023 crore; Cancer Institute: Rs 315 crore; rare diseases treatment: Rs 130 crore.
Overall health allocation hits Rs 37,956 crore (+15%). NRHM: Rs 8,641 crore; Ayushman Bharat: Rs 2,000 crore. 49.22 lakh families covered under state health scheme. Mental health programs span all 75 districts; disease surveillance portal active statewide.
This comprehensive blueprint underscores UP’s drive towards sustainable growth, robust security, and accessible healthcare for millions.