UP Budget 2024: Yogi Govt Eyes $1 Trillion Economy with New Directives

• Uttar Pradesh's budget session begins February 9, with the state government pushing to achieve a $1 trillion economy target.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated the state budget, presented on February 11, will align with the Union Budget to further this economic vision.
• New directives emphasize stricter monitoring, faster project execution, and efficient use of budgetary allocations across departments.
• Uttar Pradesh's GSDP has grown from Rs 12.5 lakh crore in 2016-17 to Rs 29.78 lakh crore in 2024-25, projected to exceed Rs 36 lakh crore by 2025-26.
• Key growth drivers include agriculture, energy, industry, healthcare, and tourism, with specific strategies planned for each sector.