Uttar Pradesh to develop 'State Capital Region' on lines of Delhi-NCR

In Uttar Pradesh, 'State Capital Region' along the lines of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) will be developed in Lucknow, keeping in mind the future requirements related to urban planning. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave directions in this regard during a review meeting of the Housing and Urban Planning Department, Housing Development Council and all urban development authorities through video conferencing at his official residence yesterday. He also directed me to start work on the new phase of Lucknow Metro.

Chief Minister said that due to continuous-coordinated efforts, the state capital Lucknow is today being equipped with



state-of-the-art urban facilities. The pressure of the population is increasing in the neighbouring districts as well and there are complaints of unplanned development at times. He said, keeping in view the needs of the future, Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region should be formed on the lines of the NCR.

Yogi Adityanath asked officials to prepare a proposal in this regard. He said, Lucknow and its surrounding districts like Unnao, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat could be included in the SCR. He also stressed the need for a well-equipped convention centre in state capital.