Chief minister Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath Pushes for Accelerated Development Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh
On Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting of the State Transformation Commission in Lucknow to assess the status of significant development projects and public welfare schemes. He emphasized the need for departments to enhance the pace of project execution and improve monitoring across various sectors. This directive underscores the government’s commitment to accountability and effective governance in the region.
CM also reviewed the under-construction 30,000-capacity international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur. Officials said construction began in December 2025 and is scheduled for completion by Dec 2027. He was informed Prayagraj recorded the highest number of cancellations—13,386—in undisputed inheritance cases.
Focusing on connectivity, Yogi said expressways should be planned not only as transport routes but as economic corridors that catalyse industrial development, investment and employment. Officials told the meeting that the vendor selection process for Chitrakoot Link Expressway is expected to be completed in Sept. He instructed the preparation of a digital database of Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and said renewal should be initiated before an NOC’s validity expires to avoid lapses. He directed that such cables be shifted at the earliest and said works must proceed only after obtaining NOCs from the local body, emphasising strict adherence to safety standards in civic infrastructure. He said systems to prevent power theft, improve billing and strengthen collections should be made effective, and accountability must be fixed for DISCOM officials in high-loss areas.
On public safety, CM reviewed fire safety arrangements in health institutions, hospitals, hotels and guest houses, warning of action in cases of negligence. Taking stock of infrastructure safety in Lucknow, Yogi raised concerns over electrical and OFC cables passing through sewer lines and manholes. On power supply, CM ordered an assessment of areas reporting excessive line losses, asking officials to identify causes and take concrete measures to curb losses. During a revenue department review, Yogi ordered an investigation into inheritance-related applications cancelled in Prayagraj, directing officials to ensure cancellations were strictly merit-based and that eligible applicants were not affected. CM directed that older cases be disposed of on priority, processes simplified and made time-bound, and regular reviews conducted to prevent land-related disputes from remaining pending unnecessarily.