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Uttar Pradesh allocates Rs 65,926 crore for energy in FY27
The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed an outlay of Rs 65,926 crore for the energy sector in FY 2026-27, an increase of 8% over the previous year. The allocation forms part of the state’s Rs 9,12,696 crore annual budget and covers generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy development. Thermal generation capacity has increased from 5,878 MW in 2016-17 to 9,120 MW as of December 2025, reflecting growth of 55.16%. Capital expenditure for power projects is…
