Uttar Pradesh presented its first-ever Economic Survey, aiming to become a $1 trillion economy in the coming years. The state’s GSDP grew from ₹13.3 lakh crore in 2016‑17 to ₹30.25 lakh crore in 2024‑25, and is projected to reach ₹36 lakh crore in 2025‑26.
The 2025‑26 budget rose to ₹8.33 lakh crore, with a record ₹46,728 crore for health, strengthening medical services and reducing out-of-pocket costs. Fiscal discipline is reflected in a public debt-to-GSDP ratio of 28 %, below the national average.
Social indicators are improving: per capita income reached ₹1.09 lakh, institutional deliveries rose, and universal child immunisation was achieved. Agriculture output grew 28.5 %, making UP a key contributor to India’s foodgrain production.
Infrastructure and investment remain priorities, with plans for 22 expressways, 24 airports including Jewar, expanding rail networks, and over ₹50 lakh crore in investment proposals. Industrial activity is rising, with more than 30,000 registered factories.
The survey emphasizes a “Triple S” strategy namely, Safety, Stability, and Speed, to enhance law enforcement, policy clarity, and business approvals, creating a conducive environment for growth.
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