Uttar Pradesh became the first state of the country to present its own ‘Economic Survey’ report showcasing the pace of development and acceleration in industrialisation. Finance Minister of the state Suresh Khanna today tabled the Economic Review Report of the state Government for the year 2025-26 in the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly. As per the survey, the state’s contribution to the national economy has increased from 8.6% in the year 2016-17 to 9.1% in the year 2024-25. The survey also states that the size of the state economy has doubled from rupees 13.30 lakh crore in 2016-17 to rupees 30.25 lakh crore (3.25 lakh crore) in 2024-25, and is poised to reach rupees 36 lakh crore in 2025-26.
According to the survey, the state government has consistently increased spending on rural development. Compared to 1,814.34 lakh ‘Manav Diwas’ in 2017-18, UP generated 3,363.97 lakh ‘Manav Diwas’ in 2024-25, an increase of 85.41%, hwhich as taken the state to the first position in the country. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said that the state Government has given top priority to strengthening law and order in the state by taking strict action against organised crime and mafia networks.
