Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister, Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a Rs 8,08,736-crore Budget for the state assembly, focusing on research, development, and Information Technology for 2025-26. Major allocations include 22% for development, 13% for education, and significant initiatives like the Artificial Intelligence City and 'Zero Poverty Abhiyan.'
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