Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Greenlights Major Development Projects and Legal Reforms
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has given its approval for a series of significant development initiatives and legal amendments aimed at boosting the state's economy and aligning laws with contemporary standards. The decisions encompass agricultural infrastructure, industrial development, and social welfare reforms.
Expansion of Dairy Processing Capacity in Bundelkhand
In a move to strengthen the dairy sector, the cabinet has sanctioned the establishment of a new dairy plant in Banda district with a daily processing capacity of 20,000 litres. This project falls under the Bundelkhand development package. Additionally, approval was granted to expand the existing dairy plant in Jhansi, increasing its capacity from 10,000 to 30,000 litres per day.
Indian Dairy Machinery Company Ltd has been appointed as the executing agency for both projects. The company will handle all civil and mechanical works on a turnkey basis. The state government will cover the expenditure, including providing centage charges to the company.
Infrastructure Development Under Atal Industrial Infrastructure Mission
The cabinet also approved infrastructure development for the Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC) in Meerut. This project, with an estimated budget of approximately Rs 213.81 crore, is part of the Atal Industrial Infrastructure Mission.
Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters are being developed at 29 locations along expressways constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority. These include the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, Gorakhpur Link Expressway, and the under-construction Ganga Expressway.
The Meerut node project will involve construction of roads, RCC drains, culverts, a fire station, an underground reservoir, water supply lines, fencing, and electricity arrangements. All work will be executed on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis.
New Bridge to Connect Trans Ganga City with Kanpur
A major infrastructure project approved by the cabinet is a new four-lane bridge with approach roads that will span the Ganga River, connecting Trans Ganga City with Kanpur City. This project also falls under the Atal Industrial Infrastructure Mission.
A government spokesperson explained that the bridge has been specifically designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the existing Ganga Barrage route. The new structure anticipates increased vehicle movement once Trans Ganga City is fully developed.
Land Subsidy for Medical Device Manufacturing Unit
The cabinet approved a proposal to provide land subsidy to TI Medicals Pvt Ltd for establishing a medical device manufacturing unit in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area. The company plans to invest approximately Rs 215.2 crore on 4.48 hectares of land in Gautam Buddha Nagar.
This project was proposed under the state's FDI, FCI and Fortune India-500 Investment Promotion Policy-2023. The company will receive a subsidy of Rs 14.77 crore to support this significant investment in the healthcare manufacturing sector.
Amendment to Uttar Pradesh Beggary Prevention Act
In compliance with a Supreme Court order dated May 7, 2025, the cabinet approved a proposal to amend the Uttar Pradesh Beggary Prevention Act. The amendment specifically removes provisions related to leprosy from Section 21 of the Act.
These provisions will be aligned with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, ensuring the law conforms to modern health standards and human rights principles. The amendment is expected to help eliminate discrimination against persons affected by leprosy.
The proposed Uttar Pradesh Beggary Prevention (Amendment) Bill, 2026, will now be presented in the State Legislature for further legislative action.
