LUCKNOW: The UP govt has made provisions to provide additional services and amenities across the key urban centres. Budgetary allocations have been made to establish convention centres, recreational centres, sports facilities besides strengthening urban infrastructure. Overall, about Rs 25,310 crore would be infused in various kinds of activities to support urban development.
While 17 key cities being governed by municipal corporations would have better facilities, the state govt would set out on a programme to upgrade the municipal councils (nagar palikas) and town councils (nagar panchayats) on the lines of the central govt by providing money to make them smarter. Also, Rs 400 crore have been set aside for the smart city scheme.
Urban development minister AK Sharma said, “With this budget, UP would get state-of-the-art building structures, international shooting range and better infrastructure in the cities. The govt is going to enhance the liveability of the cities.”
Principal secretary of the department, Amrit Abhijat said, “The budget marks a paradigm shift in the way importance of urban services is being perceived by the state govt. On the lines of smart city mission, the state govt would provide funds to upgrade the smaller cities and towns in the coming financial year.”
As reported by TOI, Rs 1,131 crore have been earmarked for developing a better and improved stormwater drainage system in 10 cities. Plus, Rs 4,100 crore have been provided under Amrut 2.0 scheme. The scheme to provide model roads would get more impetus with a provision of Rs 800 crore for 2025-26 financial year under CM GRIDS.
