UP cabinet meeting held at Prayagraj to discuss progress of the state

The Uttar Pradesh government yesterday approved transformative projects to boost development in the state. The decision was taken at a special Cabinet meeting held at Triveni Sankul in the Arail area of Prayagraj, under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. 

Addressing the media, Yogi Adityanath stated that the Cabinet has approved the development of the ‘Prayagraj-Chitrakoot Development Region’ along the lines of the State Capital Region (SCR). This region, significant from religious, cultural, and tourism perspectives, is expected to generate new employment opportunities and drive growth.

The Chief Minister further mentioned that the proposal to prioritize the development of the ‘Varanasi-Vindhya Development Region’ has also been approved. Approval for the Uttar Pradesh Aerospace and Defense Unit, as well as the Employment Promotion Policy 2024, was also granted. The state cabinet also gave its approval to the proposal for selecting the successful bidder to run medical colleges under a Public-Private



Partnership (PPP) model in Hathras, Baghpat, and Kasganj districts.

During the Cabinet meeting, major connectivity projects aimed at enhancing connectivity from Prayagraj to other regions were also approved. This include extension of the Ganga Expressway from Prayagraj to Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Chandauli, and Ghazipur. This extended route will connect to the Purvanchal Expressway, enhancing regional connectivity. Besides a new link expressway will be developed to connect Varanasi, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra districts. 

The Chief Minister also announced the approval of a proposal to construct a new six-lane bridge parallel to the Signature Bridge over the Yamuna River. In addition to it, a four-lane bridge has been approved to connect Salori-Hetapatti-Jhunsi, enhancing connectivity between Prayagraj , Varanasi,Mirzapur, Jaunpur, and Gorakhpur. After the cabinet meeting, Yogi Adityanath alongwith his Council of Ministers travelled to Triveni Sangam and took a holy dip and performed rituals.