Lucknow, Aug 1 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the supplementary budget presented in the Legislature will accelerate the ongoing development work in the state.
While discussing the supplementary budget in the assembly, the CM said, “As the country’s most populous state, UP is aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of a 5 trillion dollar economy. To achieve this, the state has set a goal of becoming a 1 trillion dollar economy, with the current budget being a part of this initiative.”
He said, “A comprehensive road map has been prepared, dividing the state’s departments into 10 key sectors, each overseen by a senior minister and monitored by Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries. The government is engaging experts, economists, and stakeholders to ensure targeted growth, and the progress is being regularly reviewed through the CM’s dashboard to identify areas needing additional focus and support.”
Yogi highlighted the critical role of infrastructure in developing the ten key sectors identified for UP’s growth. “The state has established an extensive network of expressways and highways, enhancing interstate connectivity. This includes the existing Yamuna Expressway and the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, which was nearing completion in 2017 when the current government took office,” he said.
He said, “Over the past 7 years, significant infrastructure projects have been completed with cooperation from both the state and central governments. These projects include the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, and Delhi-Agra Expressway.”
The CM said, “The supplementary budget includes funding for the Ganga Expressway to complete its main carriageway by December, ahead of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh in 2025. This project aims to provide a seamless connection between Western and eastern UP.”
He said, “Besides, work is progressing on the Chitrakoot Link Expressway, Gorakhpur Link Expressway, and Ballia Link Expressway. A new expressway is also being planned to connect the Agra-Lucknow Expressway with Shahjahanpur and Farrukhabad, as well as completed surveys.”
Yogi said that the government is also working to connect the Purvanchal Expressway with the Agra-Lucknow Expressway and enhance interstate connectivity by upgrading to four-lane roads, making UP more accessible to visitors. “Preparations are underway for the India-Nepal Friendship Gate on the Nepal border, symbolising a warm welcome to visitors in cooperation with neighbouring states,” he said.
He said, “Efforts are underway to connect every district and tehsil headquarters with four-lane roads and block headquarters with two-lane roads, ensuring world-class highways throughout the state. A Greenfield Expressway is being constructed between Lucknow and Kanpur. Additionally, significant progress has been made in enhancing air connectivity in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, the state has four operational international Airports and 11 domestic Airports. Jewar Airport, soon to become the fifth international Airport, is set to be one of the largest in Asia, significantly boosting the state’s economy.”
The CM said, “The state is also developing its waterways infrastructure. The Varanasi-Haldia waterway is already operational, and surveys for a new waterway between Ayodhya and Haldia are underway. UP has set up a Waterway Authority to accelerate the development of water-based transport options.”
He said that the supplementary budget includes provisions for Wi-Fi facilities in government offices and Gram Panchayats, the development of an e-office system, and incentives for investors under the new industrial policy.
