Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Monday cleared a series of major development and governance proposals spanning urban transport, healthcare, energy infrastructure, higher education, and local body reservation reforms. Chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the meeting approved key metro expansion projects in Agra and Lucknow, a major power transmission project in Mirzapur, a new emergency medical complex in Lucknow and the formation of a dedicated commission to determine OBC reservation in panchayat elections.
The high-level cabinet meeting came a day after the Yogi Adityanath-led government finalised the portfolio allocations for the newly inducted and promoted leaders.
Key approvals by UP Cabinet
Agra and Lucknow metro projects get cabinet nod: The cabinet approved land transfer for the second corridor of the Agra Metro project to facilitate the construction of stations and elevated sections. In Lucknow, the government cleared a memorandum of understanding between the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation for the Charbagh to Vasant Kunj east-west metro corridor. The proposed corridor is estimated to cost around Rs 5,801 crore and is expected to improve urban connectivity in the state capital.
UP approves dedicated OBC commission for panchayat reservation: One of the politically significant decisions taken by the cabinet was the approval for the formation of the “Uttar Pradesh State Dedicated Backward Class Commission”. The five-member commission, headed by a retired High Court judge, will study the representation of backward classes and recommend the framework for OBC reservation in three-tier panchayat elections. The decision assumes importance ahead of the upcoming local body elections in the state.
Major power transmission project approved for eastern UP: To strengthen electricity infrastructure in eastern Uttar Pradesh, the cabinet approved the establishment of a 765/400 kV transmission substation in Mirzapur along with associated transmission lines. The project, estimated at Rs 2,799.47 crore, is expected to enhance power distribution and improve supply for residential, commercial and industrial consumers across the region.
New emergency medical complex approved in Lucknow: In a significant healthcare push, the cabinet approved the construction of a 1,100-bed advanced emergency medical centre, a teaching block and an OPD block at the new campus of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences on Shaheed Path. The project, estimated at nearly Rs 855 crore, is expected to boost medical services in Lucknow and nearby districts while strengthening medical education and emergency care infrastructure.
Swaroop Rani Hospital expansion cleared: The cabinet also approved the transfer of additional land to the Medical Education Department for the expansion and modernisation of Swaroop Rani Hospital in Prayagraj. Officials said the move is aimed at handling rising patient numbers and improving treatment facilities in the region.
Veterinary students to receive higher training allowance: In another decision, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved an increase in the training allowance for veterinary students. The move is intended to provide financial assistance to students while encouraging skilled manpower development in the veterinary and livestock sectors.
New private university approved in Mirzapur: The cabinet also approved the issuance of a letter of intent for the establishment of “Sardar Patel Apex University” in Samaspur village under Chunar tehsil in Mirzapur district. The proposal is expected to strengthen higher education infrastructure in the region and create new academic opportunities for students in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
UP Cabinet expansion: Major portfolio allocations
The cabinet meeting was held today after the Yogi Adityanath-led government expanded state cabinet and finalised the portfolio allocations for the newly inducted and promoted leaders. On Sunday, former UP BJP state president Bhupendra Chaudhary was inducted as a Cabinet Minister and assigned the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises department, a key sector linked to employment generation and industrial growth in the state.
BJP leader Manoj Kumar Pandey has also been brought into the cabinet and given charge of the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs department.
The reshuffle also elevated several ministers holding independent charge responsibilities. Ajit Singh Pal has been entrusted with the Food Safety and Drug Administration department, while Somendra Tomar has been assigned Political Pensions, Sainik Kalyan and the Prantiya Rakshak Dal departments.
The oath of office to the newly inducted ministers was administered by Governor Anandiben Patel.
The Uttar Pradesh government also distributed responsibilities among four newly appointed Ministers of State across important sectors.
- Krishna Paswan has been assigned Livestock and Dairy Development
- Kailash Singh Rajput will handle Energy and Additional Energy Sources
- Surendra Diler has been given charge of the Revenue department
Hans Raj Vishwakarma has been appointed minister in the MSME ministry alongside Bhupendra Chaudhary
The appointments are being seen as part of the BJP’s effort to strengthen both governance delivery and social outreach before the next Assembly elections.
