Chief Minister holds an extensive discussion on Budget proposals for 2026–27

Every provision of the budget should bring a positive change in the life of the common citizen: Chief Minister

Chief Minister: Public welfare and financial discipline are complementary—no compromise on either

Public expectations have risen due to the development journey of the last nine years; public interest is the government’s top priority: Chief Minister

The upcoming budget will balance development, security and financial prosperity

Uttar Pradesh will move forward by integrating public welfare, law and order, and infrastructure

Lucknow, January 2026 : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a detailed discussion on the budget proposals for the upcoming financial year 2026–27 in an important meeting.

The Chief Minister said, “Over the past nearly nine years, Uttar Pradesh has made concrete progress in the direction of development, security and prosperity. This has raised expectations among the people of the state, and meeting those expectations is the government’s top priority.”

The Chief Minister directed that the core of the upcoming budget should be public welfare. He said, “Bringing a positive change in the lives of the poor, farmers, workers, women, youth and deprived sections of society should be the soul of the budget.”

In the meeting, detailed discussions were also held on the budget proposals, new demands, and the proposals placed by the state government in the context of the Union Budget 2026–27, related to departments under the Chief Minister and the departments of Ministers of State (Independent Charge).

Earlier, the Chief Minister also took updated information from the departmental Principal Secretaries regarding financial approvals and expenditure in comparison to the current financial year’s budget.

The Chief Minister also added that the Union Government’s General Budget is scheduled to be presented on 1 February. He directed that provisions related to Uttar Pradesh should be reviewed and, accordingly, necessary improvements should be made in the departmental budget proposals.

In the meeting, it was informed that in the proposals for 2026–27, special emphasis is being laid on the continuity of public welfare schemes, the expansion of social security, and further strengthening of basic facilities.

Provisions related to food security, housing, health, education and essential services were examined from the perspective of ensuring that their benefits effectively reach every citizen.

The Chief Minister also said, “Strong law and order in the state is the foundation of development and investment.”

He directed that proposals of departments related to police, justice and administration should further strengthen public safety, ensure speedy justice, and build greater trust among citizens.

In the meeting, it was also informed that the objective of proposals related to roads, buildings and other infrastructure development is to enhance the state’s connectivity, industrial activities and employment opportunities, so that the benefits of development reach urban and rural areas equally.

Emphasizing financial management, the Chief Minister stated that public welfare and financial discipline are complementary to each other.

He directed that resources should be utilized in such a manner that the quality of schemes improves, timely implementation is ensured, and the public can see real results.

In the meeting, it was discussed that proposals related to revenue strengthening, administrative reforms and expenditure efficiency have been incorporated in a manner that maintains the state’s financial prosperity and stability, while ensuring continuity in development works.

The Chief Minister also stated, “The new identity that Uttar Pradesh has built in the country by moving forward with confidence over the past nine years should be further strengthened through the upcoming budget.”

He directed officials to finalize the proposals by maintaining a balance between public aspirations, regional requirements and long-term development.

The Chief Minister said the budget for the upcoming financial year will prove to be a strong step towards fulfilling the dreams and expectations of the people of the state through public welfare, good governance and financial prosperity.

Minister of State for Cooperation (Independent Charge) JPS Rathore and Minister of State for Transport (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh were present in the meeting.