The Yogi government presented a historic budget of over ₹8.08 lakh crore in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday. This is the largest budget in the state’s history, reflecting ambitious plans for the state’s development and modernization.
*Key Announcements and Projects*
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna outlined the budget proposals, which include several new initiatives aimed at boosting education, technology, and infrastructure. Some of the notable projects include the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence City, a Technology Research Translation Park, a Science City, Shramik Adda (Labor Hub), and a Digital Library.
*Education and Technology*
– *Artificial Intelligence City and Technology Research Translation Park:* These projects aim to develop Uttar Pradesh as a hub of Artificial Intelligence.
– *Smart Classes and Digital Library:* Government polytechnics will establish smart classes and a fully digital library.
– *Center of Excellence:* A new center will promote Artificial Intelligence education.
– *Innovation Fund:* This fund will connect youth with innovation and develop a startup ecosystem in the state.
*Infrastructure and Public Welfare*
– *Science City and Planetariums:* The state will establish and renovate Science City, Science Parks, and Planetariums.
– *Smart Municipal Bodies:* Various schemes will converge to develop 58 municipal bodies at district headquarters as ideal smart municipal bodies.
– *Workers/Labor Hubs:* These hubs will provide essential facilities such as canteens, drinking water, bathing areas, and restrooms.
– *Scooters for Meritorious Students:* A new scheme will provide scooters to meritorious girls pursuing higher education based on eligibility.
*Employment and Economic Growth*
– *Atal Residential Schools:* Schools with a capacity of 360 students each have been established for the children of construction workers, with future plans to increase capacity to 1,000 students per school.
– *New Expressways:* The state government will construct four new expressways.
– *Solar Power Projects:* Joint ventures will establish 500 MW and 200 MW solar power projects in Jalaun and Jhansi, respectively.
– *Skill Development:* 3,000 Suryamitras will receive training under the Solar Energy Policy-2022 for employment generation and skill development.
*Agriculture and Rural Development*
– *Natural Farming Program:* A natural farming program will be conducted in all districts of the state.
– *Mahatma Buddha Agriculture and Technology University:* This university will be established in Kushinagar district.
– *Integrated Aqua Park Market:* An integrated aqua park market will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
*Additional Key Provisions*
– *Urban Services and Infrastructure Development:* A provision of ₹50 crore for a new scheme of urban services and infrastructure development.
– *Primary Schools as Smart Schools:* ₹300 crore proposed for developing all primary schools as smart schools under the Samagra Shiksha Yojana.
– *Science City in Agra and Varanasi:* ₹25 crore for the establishment of Science City in Agra and ₹5 crore for the establishment of Science City and Planetarium in Varanasi.
– *Sainik School in Lucknow:* ₹25 crore provision for construction work of Uttar Pradesh Sainik School in Lucknow.
– *Anganwadi Workers and Assistants:* ₹971 crore proposed for additional honorarium for Anganwadi workers and assistants.
The ambitious budget reflects the Yogi government’s commitment to driving growth and development in Uttar Pradesh, with significant investments in education, technology, infrastructure, and public welfare. As these projects are implemented, they are expected to enhance the quality of life for the state’s residents and contribute to its overall progress.
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