A cabinet meeting will be held today in Uttar Pradesh, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Decisions are expected on approximately 20 proposals. Development proposals such as the Ayodhya Temple Museum, Gorakhpur Link Expressway, drinking water schemes, and stadium improvements will be discussed.
Yogi Cabinet Meeting: A cabinet meeting will be convened today in Uttar Pradesh, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Approximately 20 proposals are likely to be approved in this meeting. This meeting of the Yogi government is considered crucial for accelerating the state's development and implementing various new schemes. Decisions made in the meeting are expected to specifically benefit two districts.
Construction of a Grand Temple Museum in Ayodhya
The cabinet meeting will discuss the Tourism Department's proposal, which includes the construction and operation of a world-class temple museum in Ayodhya. Along with this, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Tourism Service Rules-2025 are also likely to be approved. After the installation of the Dharma Dhwaja (religious flag) at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, this museum will further enhance the state's tourism and religious significance.
Industrial Investment Proposal
During the meeting, a decision may also be taken regarding the construction of the damaged embankment of the bridge over the Rapti River on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. Furthermore, a proposal to grant subsidies to several companies under the Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy-2017 and the Infrastructure and Industrial Investment Policy-2012 is also awaiting cabinet approval. Empowered committees formed under these policies have already provided their recommendations.
Improvement Proposal for Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi
In the cabinet meeting, a proposal will be presented to approve the contract letter provided by the Sports Authority of India for the operation, management, and maintenance of Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi. Under this proposal, work will be outlined towards developing the stadium as a National Centre of Excellence (NCE).
Amendments will be made to the Uttar Pradesh International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules-2022 to include the time spent by employed athletes participating in national and international sports competitions, training camps, etc., as duty period. Travel time has also been included, which will facilitate service benefits for athletes during their participation in competitions.
Drinking Water Scheme under Urban Transformation Mission-2.0
A proposal for pipeline expansion for the East and South Service Districts under the drinking water scheme in Kanpur, under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation-2.0, may be approved. Under the same scheme, a proposal worth Rs 265.95 crore will be put forward for the Drinking Water Reorganization Scheme Phase-1 in Bareilly Municipal Corporation. This initiative is considered crucial for ensuring better water supply in cities.
Approval of Integrated Township Policy
In the meeting, a proposal may also be presented to cancel inactive projects approved under the Integrated Township Policy-2005 and 2014, and to amend DPRs and extend the project duration for completing active projects. Under this, permission will be granted to develop townships on a minimum of 12.50 acres of land.
A proposal to transfer 45,000 square meters of Nazul land belonging to Georgina McRobert Memorial Hospital in Civil Line, Kanpur Nagar, to the Kanpur Development Authority for building a multi-specialty hospital is also ready for approval.
Government Scheme Approval Proposals
On behalf of the Finance Department, a proposal will be made to present the Uttar Pradesh Government's 2025 report on the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in the next legislative session.
Furthermore, a government assistance policy is likely to be approved to encourage private investment in the development of hospitals in the state. District Divyang Rehabilitation Centers will be established and operated at each divisional headquarters using state government resources.
Development of Road and Construction Projects
The meeting will also discuss providing land for the Office of Sub-Registrar Sadar and the Office of Deputy/Assistant Inspector General of Registration in Prayagraj, as well as the revised administrative and financial approval for the four-laning and strengthening work of a section of the Chandauli Sakaldiha-Saidpur road.
Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh Jail Manual (First Amendment) 2025 is also likely to be approved. A proposal to amend the consent fees for the establishment and operation of purification plants in industrial units and local urban bodies under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act-1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act-1981 will also be presented in the meeting.
