Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the works related to the one trillion dollar economy and the updated progress of budget allocation and expenditure of various departments for the financial year 2025–26 in a high-level meeting here on Tuesday.
Conducting a department-wise review, the Chief Minister stated that Uttar Pradesh is progressing in the right direction towards becoming a one trillion dollar economy and that there is significant scope for further acceleration. He directed officials to further speed up execution in this direction.
The Chief Minister was informed that the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) stands at ₹29.78 lakh crore. As per 2024–25 estimates, Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to the national economy has reached 9%, compared to 8.6% in 2022–23. It was also informed that under the Chief Minister’s leadership, 93% of the GSDP target has already been achieved. Efforts are now underway to achieve a GSDP target of nearly ₹42 lakh crore.
The Chief Minister directed that ministers should conduct monthly reviews of departmental works related to the One Trillion Dollar Economy, the Chief Secretary should ensure fortnightly reviews, and Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries/Heads of Departments should carry out weekly reviews.
He emphasized that meetings should involve qualitative reviews of identified points and ensure completion of all works within stipulated timelines. He also instructed all competent officers to ensure timely disposal of files.
The Chief Minister further directed that real-time data of departmental works should be uploaded promptly and that the process of data collection should be further expedited. Ministers and departmental officers were instructed to maintain continuous coordination with central government officials to ensure the timely release of the central share. He also emphasized ensuring the timely expenditure of allocated budgets. The Planning Department was directed to establish a robust mechanism to collect data from all departments on a weekly basis.
The Chief Minister stated that Uttar Pradesh contributes 21% to the country’s total foodgrain production. Ensuring food and nutrition security while increasing farmers’ income through an effective agricultural strategy remains the government’s objective. He noted that the state’s agricultural growth rate remains above 13%. In this context, he directed that work on Seed Parks and the UP Agris project be expedited.