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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,…

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U.P. CM Tours Noida International Airport

File Photo GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the under-construction Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday, where he was assured by officials that all outstanding work would be completed by November 15. The CM evaluated progress on the domestic terminal, the inauguration site, security arrangements, traffic management, and ongoing projects. He also led a meeting with Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) officials, along with senior administrative and police personnel, to discuss these matters in depth. Describing the Noida International Airport as a testament to Uttar Pradesh’s development, Yogi cautioned officials against any negligence that could impede preparations…

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UP CM Unveils Urban Revitalization Plan for Cities

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday that Uttar Pradesh will implement a new urban redevelopment policy aimed at revitalizing cities, reorganizing land, and attracting private investment, all while protecting the livelihoods of families impacted by these changes. The policy will focus on upgrading outdated structures and neglected areas with modern urban infrastructure and ample public amenities, as stated by the UP government. Adityanath emphasized that the urban redevelopment initiative seeks to rejuvenate cities holistically across the state. While addressing a Housing Department meeting, he stated, “Our cities are not just collections of buildings; they are vibrant social entities.”…

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CM of Uttar Pradesh Delivers Keys to 160 EWS Homes in Gorakhpur

GORAKHPUR: In a move to spread festive joy ahead of Diwali, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday distributed keys to 160 families under the EWS/LIG housing scheme at Palm Paradise, Deoria Bypass, Gorakhpur. The project, initiated by the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA), offers 80 flats for the economically weaker section (EWS) and another 80 for the lower-income group (LIG). The CM inaugurated and laid the foundation for 50 development projects worth ₹118 crore and also planted saplings. Yogi mentioned that for many families, owning a home is a cherished dream, and for 160 families, this Diwali signifies the realization of…

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Noida Airport to Start Operations After Diwali; Airlines in Talks

NOIDA: The Noida International Airport (NIA), a greenfield aviation hub under development in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is set to commence operations by the end of this year. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu recently announced that the airport will be inaugurated on October 30, with flight operations starting within 45 days and 10 routes initially planned. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also confirmed that commercial flight operations are expected to start by the end of 2025. Once fully developed by 2050, the NIA will be the largest airport in India. The project, which began in 2019…

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Stamp Duty Rebate Now for Ex-Servicemen and PwDs: UP CM

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Thursday that the recently introduced stamp duty concessions for women will also extend to ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities (PwDs). This announcement came during a review meeting of the stamp and registration department. Women, PwDs, and ex-servicemen will receive a 1% reduction in stamp duty, capped at Rs 1 lakh. The relief is applicable on property valued up to Rs 1 crore, with the rebate cap increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh. The Chief Minister further stated that, based on a pilot project conducted in five districts, e-payment will be mandatory…

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New Greenfield Townships in Uttar Pradesh Before Festival Season

LUCKNOW: In encouraging news for families in search of budget-friendly housing, more than a dozen greenfield townships are set to launch ahead of the festive season across major cities in Uttar Pradesh. Following a meeting with housing development authorities, the state government has instructed vice-chairmen to speed up the land aggregation process to roll out the housing scheme before Diwali. Plans are in place to launch schemes in seven cities by September, while the remaining 11 will be inaugurated before Diwali. Among the cities poised for new townships are Aligarh, Meerut, Jhansi, Mathura, Agra, Moradabad, Kanpur, Firozabad, Bulandshahr, Banda, Ayodhya,…

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UP CM Launches Atal Puram Township Project in Agra

Representative Image AGRA: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Atal Puram Township project on Tuesday, which is being presented as the Agra Development Authority’s largest housing initiative in 36 years, according to officials. The project, covering an area of 340 acres, is strategically located at the confluence of the Agra Inner Ring Road, Southern Bypass, and Gwalior Road. The Atal Puram will be developed in three stages across 11 sectors, providing housing for nearly 10,000 families. The plan encompasses 1,430 residential plots, 18 group housing plots, and 96 commercial plots. Incorporating world-class infrastructure, the township will feature underground utility ducts,…