Question.
What provisions have been made in the budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2023-24 to improve its infrastructure?
(UPPSC Mains General Studies-VI/GS-6 2023 Solutions)
Answer.
The following are the key facts of Uttar Pradesh's budget for 2023-24:
- It aims to become a "self-reliant" and 1 trillion dollar economy by 2027.
- The budget amount was about 6.9 lakh crore rupees.
- Startup: 100 crore rupees has been allocated to promote startups in the state.
Key provisions of the budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2023-24 to improve the state infrastructure:
About 55000 crore has been allocated to constructing expressways, roads, and metros.
Rupees 585 crore for Kanpur metro and 465 crore for Agra metro have been allocated.
About rupees 1300 crore has been allocated to Delhi Ghaziabad and Meerut corridor.
About rupees 235 crore has been allocated for Jhansi Chitrakoot expressways.
Budgetary allocation has been made for beautification and tourism development in Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Varanasi.
Noida City will be developed as a Solar City.
Bundelkhand will be developed as the hub of green energy.
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