Sachin Malik Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma held a review meeting at Sangam Auditorium in Lucknow to Strengthen the role and contribution of the Urban Development and Energy Departments towards achieving the target of making Uttar Pradesh a one-trillion-dollar Economy.
He directed officials of both departments to make concrete efforts to Strengthen the State Economy by ensuring the optimal Utilization of departmental Schemes, Projects and available resources. He Emphasized the need to work Swiftly with a Clear vision of how the Contribution of the Urban Development and Energy Departments could be further enhanced in achieving the State one-trillion-dollar Economy Target.
During the review of the Urban Development Department, officials informed the meeting through a Presentation that revenue from municipal corporations and urban local bodies across the State was Steadily increasing. Efforts were also being accelerated to complete various development Projects within their Stipulated timelines. Minister A.K. Sharma Stressed that increasing the revenue of urban local bodies and completing development Projects on Schedule were essential to expanding basic urban infrastructure and Strengthening the local Economy.
The minister said that a comprehensive approach was needed to bring Uttar Pradesh cities into the league of Global cities. He directed officials to Study the Standards, Systems and operational Practices followed by developed and modern cities worldwide. After identifying key benchmarks, a concrete action Plan Should be Prepared to implement Similar Standards in Cities across Uttar Pradesh.
He also laid special emphasis on restructuring the E-Nagar Seva Scheme in line with current requirements to make it more effective. He said that improvements in urban services, increased revenue for local bodies, and effective implementation of development Projects could provide fresh momentum to the State Economy.
During the review of the Energy Department, officials informed the meeting that the Pace of installing rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar scheme had doubled. Significant Progress was also being made in the fields of bioenergy and compressed biogas (CBG) in the State. The meeting was further informed that the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) was Generating revenue through Electricity Sales.
Emphasizing the need to fully harness the opportunities available in the energy sector, Minister A.K. Sharma said that the department Schemes and Projects Should also be assessed from an economic Perspective. He directed officials to identify technical bottlenecks that were Preventing available resources and ongoing activities from Generating the expected value addition. He called for detailed deliberations on these issues and the implementation of necessary improvements to enhance operational efficiency in the energy Sector while ensuring Greater economic Benefits.
During the meeting, Principal Secretary, Energy, Ranveer Prasad, Stressed the need to increase investment in the energy sector. He emphasized expanding investment opportunities and accelerating efforts to broaden energy-related activities across the State.
Those Present at the meeting included Principal Secretary, Urban Development, P. Guru Prasad, Principal Secretary Energy Ranveer Prasad, UPPCL Managing Director Nitish Kumar, Special Secretary Praveen Lakshyakar, UP NEDA Director Ravindra Kumar, Additional Director Urban Local Bodies Ritu Suhas and other concerned Officials.
