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Indian State

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh · Northern region · IN-UP

All states and UTsStateNorthern India
Population 2011
19,98,12,341
Area
2,40,928 km²
Primary capital
Lucknow
Budget 2026-27
₹9,12,696 Cr
Formed
24 January 1950
General Info
Capital and largest city
Region
Northern
Demonym
Uttar Pradeshi
Type
State
ISO code
IN-UP
Vehicle code
UP
Website
up.gov.in
High court
Allahabad High Court
Languages
HindiUrdu
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
80
General 63SC 17
Rajya Sabha seats
31
Lower house
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
403 seats
Upper house
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
100 seats
Legislature structure
Bicameral
Current Officeholders
Elections

Recent election results

All state elections
Latest Budget

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27

Presented by Suresh Kumar Khanna on 11 February 2026

Total budget
₹9,12,696 Cr
Net expenditure
₹8,50,901 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹1,77,744 Cr
19.5% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹1,18,481 Cr
3% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
23.1%
₹9,18,341 Cr outstanding debt
Freebies
₹33,950 Cr
3.7% of total
Capex / freebies
5.24x

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 of Rs 9,12,696 crore emphasises capital investment in infrastructure, AI and emerging technologies, urban renewal in Meerut, Mathura-Vrindavan and Kanpur, plus expanded welfare and pensions.

Top sector allocationsAmountShare of net expenditure
Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture₹1,08,154 Cr12.7%
Energy₹56,621 Cr6.7%
Health and Family Welfare₹53,326 Cr6.3%
Transport₹50,391 Cr5.9%
Rural Development₹49,044 Cr5.8%