CM Yogi hailed Union Budget 2026–27 as a visionary roadmap, crediting PM Modi’s ‘Nation First’ approach for lifting crores out of poverty. From MSME growth to tourism and digital heritage, here’s how the budget benefits Uttar Pradesh.
CM Yogi praises PM Modi for Nation-first approach
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a visionary roadmap that reinforces India’s long-term economic and social priorities.
Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, the Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he called a balanced and forward-looking budget.
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CM Yogi said the budget reflects Prime Minister Modi’s consistent “Nation First” approach and underlined India’s steady rise as a global economic power. He noted that policy decisions taken over the last 11 years have helped lift nearly 25 crore people out of poverty, creating a strong foundation for inclusive growth.
Calling it historic, the Chief Minister highlighted that Budget 2026-27 is the first to be prepared and presented from Kartavya Bhavan. He said this symbolises the government’s emphasis on duty and responsibility alongside rights. According to him, the Prime Minister’s focus on fundamental duties especially since Constitution Day was formally observed in 2015 has shaped governance and public participation alike.
तीसरी बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था के रूप में भारत आज दुनिया में तेजी के साथ आगे बढ़ा है,
जब नीति स्पष्ट होती है, नियत साफ होती है तो उसके परिणाम इसी रूप में सामने आते हैं... pic.twitter.com/3P99AW7pNn
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 2, 2026
Highlighting the core pillars of the budget, CM Yogi said reform, growth and fiscal discipline are clearly visible throughout the proposals. He added that the combination of these three elements provides a robust framework for building a stronger India and ensuring sustainable development for future generations.
He also stated that the budget aligns with the aspirations of Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state, by supporting employment generation, entrepreneurship and industrial expansion.
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Focusing on state-specific benefits, CM Yogi welcomed the Rs 10,000 crore allocation for the MSME sector, noting that Uttar Pradesh leads the country in MSME activity. He said initiatives such as ‘One District, One Product’ have significantly expanded exports and created jobs across the state. The fresh allocation, he added, will further strengthen local industries and drive economic momentum.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Rs 53.5 lakh crore Budget 2026–27, announced measures to boost manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and employment, while also offering long-term tax incentives for global data centres.
Among key initiatives, the budget proposes a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to digitally document cultural, spiritual and heritage sites, creating new opportunities for researchers, historians and content creators. The government also plans to develop sustainable tourism trails across several states and advance projects like the East Coast Industrial Corridor and tourism hubs in the ‘Purvodaya’ states.
