UP Budget 2026-27: Scooters for Daughters, Shikshamitra Pay Hike Expected

• Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget, presented by Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on February 11, is crucial ahead of assembly elections.
• The budget is estimated to be around 9 lakh crore rupees, significantly larger than the previous one.
• Key announcements include fulfilling the promise of free scooters for meritorious daughters and increasing honorarium for Shikshamitras and instructors.
• Shikshamitras' monthly honorarium may rise from 10,000 to 17,000-20,000 rupees, benefiting 1.43 lakh Shikshamitras and thousands of instructors.
• The budget prioritizes public works, housing, rural development, transport, education, and social welfare schemes, aiming for a one trillion dollar economy.