Lucknow, Aug. 2 -- The Uttar Pradesh government's first supplementary budget for 2026-27 is likely to earmark funds for new and incomplete infrastructure projects and other schemes, including some populist ones, which chief minister Yogi Adityanath may announce ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.

Those aware of the development said various departments have demanded funds for schemes focusing on youth and women, as well as for some recently approved and ongoing infrastructure and other projects.

The proposals are being scrutinised and the final supplementary budget will be placed before the state cabinet for approval early on Tuesday. Finance minister Suresh Khanna will present it in the Vidhan Sabha at 12.20pm the same day. It r...