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U.P. Cabinet Greenlights Funds for New Cities in Agra, Bareilly, Prayagraj

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet greenlit proposals to allocate funds for the planned and comprehensive development of new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion/New City Promotion Scheme. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as stated in an official announcement. For the financial year 2026-27, a budget allocation of ₹3,500 crore has been established for the scheme. As part of this initiative, seed funding of up to ₹355.06 crore has been sanctioned for agencies involved in the new city projects in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj, with ₹225…