Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025-26: Allocating 13% to Education and 6% to Healthcare
The Uttar Pradesh Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 reflects the state's focused approach towards strengthening its education and healthcare systems. With a total outlay of ₹8.08 lakh crore, the budget allocates 13% for education and 6% for healthcare, emphasizing accessibility, quality, and inclusivity.
Budget Highlights
Category | Details |
Total Budget | ₹8.08 lakh crore |
Education Allocation | 13% of the total budget |
Healthcare Allocation | 6% of the total budget |
AI City Development | ₹5 crore allocated for developing an Artificial Intelligence City |
Digital Education Push | ICT labs and smart classrooms in primary and secondary schools |
Polytechnic Upgrades | Smart classrooms and digital libraries in government polytechnics |
Centers of Excellence | New center for AI and emerging technologies |
Scooty Yojana | Scooters for meritorious girl students to promote higher education |
Education Sector
The education sector has seen a significant boost with a total allocation of ₹25,739 crore. This fund aims to enhance infrastructure, improve learning outcomes, and promote digital literacy across the state.
- New Institutes and Schools:
- Establishment of 10 new government inter colleges in underserved districts.
- Construction of 50 model primary schools equipped with modern facilities.
- Development of two new state universities in Ayodhya and Saharanpur.
- Programs and Schemes:
- Digital Uttar Pradesh Initiative: Introduction of smart classrooms in 5,000 schools, along with distribution of tablets and laptops to 1 lakh meritorious students.
- Vocational Training Program: Launch of vocational courses in 200 higher secondary schools to boost employability.
- Teacher Training Programs: Special workshops and refresher courses planned for 10,000 teachers to enhance teaching quality.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid:
• Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojana: Increased funding to benefit 1.5 lakh students from economically weaker sections.
• Kanya Vidya Dhan Scheme: Expansion to include an additional 50,000 girl students, promoting higher education among women.
• Allocation of ₹1,000 crore for scholarships and financial aid.
Scooty Yojana:
• Under this scheme, 25,000 scooters will be distributed to meritorious girl students to encourage higher education.
• Eligibility includes securing at least 75% marks in Class 12 board exams.
• ₹150 crore has been allocated for this initiative.
• Healthcare Sector Advancements
With a total allocation of ₹39,097 crore, the healthcare sector is set to undergo transformative changes focusing on infrastructure development, workforce expansion, and enhanced public health initiatives.
- New Hospitals and Infrastructure:
- Establishment of five new multi-specialty hospitals in Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Agra, and Gorakhpur.
- Upgradation of 100 primary health centers and 50 district hospitals with advanced medical equipment.
- Healthcare Workforce:
- Recruitment of 5,000 new doctors and 10,000 nursing staff.
- Special incentives for healthcare professionals working in rural and remote areas.
- Public Health Programs:
- Expansion of vaccination drives under the Universal Immunization Program.
- Launch of Maa Aur Shishu Suraksha Abhiyan focusing on maternal and child health.
- Research and Development:
- Allocation of ₹500 crore for medical research, focusing on critical diseases like cancer and cardiovascular illnesses.
- Establishment of a State Institute for Medical Research in Lucknow.
- Telemedicine and Digital Health:
- Introduction of telemedicine services in 1,000 primary health centers.
- Launch of a State Health App to facilitate online consultations and health record management.
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