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UP Budget 2026: Mahakumbh Of Investment And New Wave Of Employment, Yogi Government Laid The Trap Of Industrial Revolution

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Kunal Mehta
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February 15, 2026

Yogi government's masterplan for employment and industrial development

Digital Desk, Lucknow. The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken decisive steps towards making the state an 'employment powerhouse' through Budget 2026-27. This year, a provision of ₹ 27,103 crore has been made for infrastructure and industrial development, which is 13 percent more than the previous budget. This strategy of the government is not limited to just creating infrastructure, but it aims to create an ecosystem through industrial clusters, strong logistics networks and modern data centres, which can create a huge range of direct and indirect employment.

Industrial Cluster: Guaranteed Jobs with Production

Yogi government has made cluster based development its priority, because with a big industrial unit dozens of supporting units develop on their own. The allocation of ₹3,822 crore for MSME sector and ₹5,041 crore for textiles in the budget is part of this strategy. In particular, a clear target has been set to create 30,000 new jobs in the textile sector in the coming year. Additionally, the provision of ₹575 crore for 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone' will provide a fresh impetus to the local economy.

Logistics Hub: Supply chain will improve the future

Investment has been increased on expressways and connectivity projects to place the state on the national logistics map. Provision of ₹1100 crore to connect Jewar Airport with Ganga Expressway and crores of rupees for other link roads will reduce transportation costs. The improved road network will create a network of warehousing, cold storage and distribution centres, creating millions of new employment opportunities, from drivers and operators to supply chain managers.

Data Center and AI: Steps towards Digital Economy

UP seems to be at the forefront in adopting the digital revolution, that is why the budget of IT and Electronics sector has been increased by a huge 76 percent to ₹ 2,059 crore. The plan to develop five data center clusters of ₹225 crore and five GW capacity for 'Uttar Pradesh AI Mission' will open new avenues of high skill-based careers for the youth. The operation of these centers will significantly increase the demand for IT engineers, cyber security analysts and technical support staff.

Vision of multi-tier employment model

The government's investment model covers the entire 'construction to operation' chain. In the initial phase, construction work provides employment to machine operators and workers, while once industrial units start production, permanent jobs are created for factory workers and technical staff. Ultimately, these activities also provide vitality to the local market and small businesses, thereby providing economic benefits and respectable employment to every section of the society.

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