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Uttar Pradesh CM Unveils ₹6,466 Crore Projects in Agra

Representative AI image LUCKNOW | AGRA: On Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation for 325 development projects valued at ₹6,466.37 crore in Agra. He also unveiled plans for a ‘Greater Agra’ township, according to officials. The chief minister stated that the proposed township is set to be a major urban and economic hub, per an official announcement made in Lucknow. “Greater Agra is poised to become the second Noida, creating new job opportunities and attracting major companies,” Adityanath noted. The township will be developed by the Agra Development Authority under the state’s ‘New City…

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CM Rural Housing Scheme Benefits 19,000 in Gorakhpur

Representative Image GORAKHPUR: The Chief Minister Rural Housing Scheme is transforming the dream of homeownership into reality for countless underprivileged families in the Gorakhpur division. Launched under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s guidance, the scheme provides crucial support for those excluded from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin due to technical barriers. According to officials, over 19,000 beneficiaries across four districts have been included in the state scheme, with more than 17,000 already moving into their pucca homes. The government has allocated approximately Rs 219 crore for this initiative so far. Additionally, the PMAY-G has also made significant strides, with nearly 1.99…

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Noida Airport Phase-I to cost ₹11,282 crore; total ₹29,560 crore

NOIDA | LUCKNOW: The first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, with an investment of Rs 11,282 crore, is set to be inaugurated this Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This phase is part of a larger initiative estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore, aimed at establishing Jewar as a prominent aviation hub for North India. As stated, the Prime Minister will also launch the cargo terminal and lay the foundation for a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, enhancing India’s aviation infrastructure. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event along with several Union and state ministers.…

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UP CM Urges GDA to Speed Up Harnandipuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: During his visit on Sunday to inaugurate the Namo Bharat corridor, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath evaluated the Harnandipuram township project and urged GDA officials to fast-track the land acquisition process. A GDA official stated that the initiative is being developed under the CM Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme, with Rs 400 crore allocated by the state government. The chief minister sought updates on the land acquisition progress, and was informed that, following the mutually agreed rate clause, registrations for over 35 hectares of land have been completed, with farmers’ consent obtained for the remaining parcels. To accelerate township…

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UP budget allocates ₹750 crore for Noida airport

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an allocation of Rs 2,111 crore for the civil aviation sector in the 2026-27 Budget, emphasizing the development of the upcoming Noida International Airport, as per an official statement following the Budget presentation. Out of this total allocation, Rs 750 crore is designated for the development of the Noida International Airport in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddha Nagar district. The first phase of the airport is being developed through a public-private partnership. The government has also decided to expand the project from the initial plan of two runways to five runways. Efforts…

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UP CM Implements OTS Scheme for Housing Allotment Cases

File Photo LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the need for a solution-oriented approach to resolve longstanding disputes during a meeting on Wednesday, directing the swift execution of the new One Time Settlement (OTS-2026) scheme aimed at efficiently addressing pending residential and commercial allotments. During the review of housing agencies’ performance, the CM urged senior officials to adopt a flexible approach to legacy issues. Highlighting the significance of one-time settlement schemes, Yogi instructed officials to expedite the allotment of residential units and commercial land that were previously unavailable due to defaults or disputes. The housing board (Avas Vikas Parishad) recently…

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Over 62 Lakh Families Benefited from PMAY-Urban: UP CM

File Photo LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that over the past nine years, more than 60 lakh families have received housing benefits in both urban and rural areas of the state. With an additional 2 lakh families included on Sunday, the total has reached 62 lakh. “This marks the first time since independence that so many families have fulfilled their dream of owning a permanent house,” the CM stated during a program at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, where he transferred the first installment to 2.09 lakh approved beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. “This is…

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UP CM Orders Action on Land Lease Allocation Irregularities

File Photo GORAKHPUR: On Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to enforce strict measures against irregularities in land lease allocations, emphasizing that any allotments made for financial gain will not be tolerated. The directives were given during the Janata Darshan held at the Gorakhnath Temple, where the CM engaged with around 200 attendees to address their concerns. The Janata Darshan followed a two-day review of security arrangements and facilities for devotees attending the Makar Sankranti/Khichdi Mela. During the event, the chief minister personally interacted with attendees, listened to their grievances, and ensured applications were forwarded to relevant departments with…

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UP Announces Subsidy Guidelines to Attract GCCs

LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath government aims to position Uttar Pradesh as a prime destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by announcing comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs). These SOPs, recently approved by the state cabinet, outline regional incentives to promote balanced industrial growth across the state. Under this initiative, GCCs establishing operations in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad can benefit from a 30% land subsidy on purchases from government agencies. In other parts of Paschimanchal (excluding the aforementioned areas) and the Madhyanchal region, a 40% subsidy is available. To encourage investment in less developed regions, the state offers subsidies of up…

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Uttar Pradesh Cuts Rent Agreement Stamp Duty by 90%

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved new proposals allowing the registration of ancestral property partition deeds for a fixed fee of Rs 10,000. Additionally, the stamp duty and registration charges on rent agreements will be reduced by up to 90 percent. The State’s Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Stamp and Court Fee, Registration, Ravindra Jaiswal, shared this information during a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The objective of these decisions is to alleviate family disputes, curtail informal agreements, and enhance legal security, thereby improving the ease of living in Uttar Pradesh,…