Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Highlights Central Budget Focused on Women and Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, emphasized that the central budget is designed with a focus on the general public and particularly on women. During a press conference, he stated that the budget aims to achieve the mission of a 'Developed India' by 2047. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his guidance in formulating the budget and thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting it.
Yogi Adityanath revealed that over ₹12 lakh crore has been allocated for infrastructure development, which includes the construction of seven railway corridors. He noted that this budget reflects the aspirations and hopes of the country's 1.45 billion citizens and symbolizes the vision and mission of a 'Developed India'. The budget also includes provisions for capital expenditure aimed at infrastructure development, which encompasses the railway corridors.
He highlighted that the budget prioritizes working women, particularly in the development of hostels, as well as in the fields of mathematics, science, statistics, and emerging technologies. This initiative is expected to enhance infrastructure for the youth, ensuring they have opportunities across various sectors. Additionally, the budget includes several reforms aimed at simplifying life for ordinary citizens and propelling the Indian economy to new heights.
Welcoming the budget, Chief Minister Yogi stated that it would create numerous opportunities for women, youth, farmers, traders, and the general populace. He remarked that this budget is eagerly anticipated by middle-class families and is crafted with a vision for a new India, keeping in mind the needs of women, youth, traders, and the common man.
Earlier today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the central budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation. She described the budget as inspired by the youth and based on three key duties, proposing the initiation of seven high-speed rail corridors, new dedicated freight corridors, and 20 national waterways over the next five years.