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The Uttar Pradesh government has also set aside INR 25,310 crore for urban development, with the aim of enhancing infrastructure, recreational facilities, and municipal services. While 17 major cities falling under municipal corporations will get upgraded amenities, the government also aims to upgrade smaller municipalities and town councils by giving funds for modernization. Besides, INR 400 crore has been set aside for the smart city program. The infrastructure development comprises the enhanced stormwater drainage system of 10 cities, for which INR 1,131 crore has been allocated, whereas INR 4,100 crore has been allocated under Amrut 2.0. The CM GRIDS scheme would also be allotted INR 800 crore in order to formulate model roads next year.
The Uttar Pradesh state government has announced large investments in upgrading urban infrastructure and public facilities in major cities. INR 25,310 crore has been provided for the budget to finance a number of urban development projects, such as the building of convention centers, recreational areas, and sports facilities, and general infrastructure upgradation. Advertisement
Seventeen large cities that are run by municipal corporations will be benefitted with enhanced facilities. Simultaneously, the state government has also devised a holistic program to make municipal and town councils (nagar palikas and nagar panchayats) smart by providing funds to make them intelligent, which is in tandem with central government initiatives. INR 400 crore has also been set aside for the smart city program to initiate urban change.
Urban Development Minister AK Sharma reported that the budget would support the construction of world-class buildings, an international shooting range facility, and upgrading city infrastructure, ultimately enhancing urban livability. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat pointed out that this budget marks a change in the government's strategy regarding urban services. He said that, like the Smart City Mission, the state government plans to undertake funding for modernizing smaller cities and towns in the coming financial year.
According to reports, INR 1,131 crore has been allocated for creating a better stormwater drainage system in 10 cities. Another INR 4,100 crore has been allocated for the Amrut 2.0 scheme in order to support urban development processes further. CM GRIDS for the construction of model roads will get INR 800 crore in the financial year 2025-26 so that improved road infrastructure will be available all over the state.
The recent budget of the UP government reflects a deep commitment towards urban development with major investments focused on infrastructure, modernization, and smart city programs. The proposed improvements in the municipal and town councils will help smaller urban areas also avail improved facilities in accordance with the big picture of smart urbanization. With specific funds for drainage networks, roads, and recreational areas, the state is hoping to greatly enhance living standards throughout its cities. These initiatives point towards a concerted effort towards sustainable and planned urban development, which could be used as an example by other states looking to upgrade their urban landscape.
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