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6 July 2026

Uttar Pradesh political developments

The data provides a critical analysis of state fiscal management, underspending, and the effectiveness of capital outlay, which are core components of government budgeting and federal fiscal relations in the UPSC syllabus.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Uttar Pradesh reported a revenue surplus of ₹59,327 crore in 2024-25, the highest among 13 states, accounting for nearly 50% of the total national surplus of ₹1.27 lakh crore.
  • Analysis of CAG and RBI data indicates that the revenue surplus is driven by systemic underspending rather than efficient fiscal management.
  • The state has consistently underspent its budgeted expenditure by at least 15% annually since 2019-20.
  • In 2024-25, the state's revenue realisation fell 16% short of budget, but revenue expenditure fell by a larger margin of 15.4%, resulting in a surplus.
  • Capital outlay underspending reached 27% in 2024-25, with only ₹1.13 lakh crore spent out of a budgeted ₹1.55 lakh crore.
  • Central transfers significantly contribute to the state's revenue, yet the state frequently fails to fully utilize these allocated funds.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Uttar Pradesh government development and policy initiatives, which has been running since 6 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the implications of persistent underspending of budgeted capital outlay on the long-term developmental goals of a state. How does this impact the fiscal health of the federal structure? 150 words
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  2. Analyze the relationship between revenue surplus and fiscal efficiency in state finances. To what extent can a revenue surplus be considered a misleading indicator of a state's economic performance if it is driven by under-utilization of allocated funds? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which constitutional or statutory body is responsible for auditing the finances of the State governments in India?

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