UP Budget: Rs 1,610 Cr for Forestry, Rs 650 Cr for EV Buses & Depots

• Uttar Pradesh government proposes Rs 1,610 crore for forestry in 2026-27 Budget.
• Allocations include Rs 800 crore for social forestry, Rs 220 crore for nursery management, and Rs 189 crore for compensatory afforestation.
• Over 242.13 crore saplings planted since 2017, with a target of 35 crore for 2026 monsoon.
• Rs 650 crore allocated for electric buses and related infrastructure, including Rs 400 crore for bus fleet and Rs 150 crore for bus stations.
• Additional proposals include Rs 207 crore for Kukrail night safari park and Rs 50 crore for Ranipur Dam Foundation.