UP govt unveils Rs 7.36 lakh crore budget for 2024-25: Rs 2,057 crore for Ganga expressway; Rs 100 crore for Ayodhya

Rs 100 crore have been allocated for overall development of Ayodhya and Rs 150 crore for the expansion of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in the temple town

Written by Maulshree Seth

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 12:18 PM IST

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Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presents the Budget 2024-25 in the state Assembly, in Lucknow, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also seen. (PTI Photo)

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna Monday presented the annual budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the state Assembly, unveiling a significant financial plan amounting to Rs 7.36 lakh crore.

This budget outlines the state’s financial priorities, allocations, and strategic initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year.

Some significant provisions in UP Budget are:

Rs 4000 crore provision for free distribution of tablets and smart phones to youth

Rs 2057 crore for Ganga Expressway project

Rs 2500 crore for preparation of Maha Kumbh mela in the year 2025

Rs 100 crore for overall development of Ayodhya

Rs 150 crore for expansion for Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya

Rs 1150 crore for construction work of International Airport in Jewar, Gautam Budh Nagar

Rs 150 crore for establishment of NIFT in Varanasi

Rs 200 crore for PM mega integrated Textile and Apparel Park in Lucknow-Hardoi

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Rs 1750 crore provision has been made for development of roads leading to religious places

The budget has new schemes or new provisions worth Rs 24,863 crore

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