
Uttar Pradesh's Finance Minister Khanna stated the state's share in tax devolution is expected to rise to 20%. He attributed this to compressed and prioritized expenditure, with social sector spending remaining highest and development exceeding 60%. Capital expenditure has surpassed 1 trillion, funding infrastructure projects like expressways and airports, including Jewar Airport. The state has also focused on rural road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.