Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a series of transformative measures aimed at improving urban life in Uttar Pradesh with replacement of slums with multi-storey buildings.
In a meeting with the Urban Development department, the chief minister outlined several key initiatives, emphasising the need for systematic and organised urban growth.
The chief minister has mandated the replacement of slums with multi-storey buildings. Each municipal corporation is to identify one slum area for redevelopment into residential complexes equipped with essential facilities such as schools, markets and parks. These will be allocated to the families currently residing in the slums, and the responsibility for park maintenance will also be handed to them. This phased rehabilitation is expected to significantly enhance living standards across the state.
Waterlogging caused by encroachment on drains is another pressing issue. Chief Minister Yogi instructed officials to initiate a state-wide campaign to remove such encroachments, ensuring minimal inconvenience to affected families.
To tackle parking woes, the state government will develop a comprehensive Parking Manual. Chief Minister Yogi stressed the need for designated parking spaces and strict enforcement against roadside parking. Multi-level parking lots, incorporating commercial spaces, are to be planned, based on local requirements. Immediate action will be taken against illegal taxi stands, and the use of electric buses in urban transport will be encouraged.
Advertising hoardings, which often cause accidents and spoil urban aesthetics, will be regulated. The chief minister has ordered that no hoardings be placed atop buildings. Instead, LED displays will be promoted, providing a safer and more organised advertising system.
Recognising the need for adequate manpower in urban bodies, Chief Minister Yogi emphasised filling all vacancies from executive officers to sanitation workers. He also called for cadre reorganisation based on population to ensure efficient urban management.
Further, the state government is set to announce an urban green and garden development policy, aiming to increase green cover and enhance the quality of life. Public participation will be crucial in making cities more environmentally friendly.
Lastly, Chief Minister Yogi highlighted the progress under the Smart City Mission, which aims to upgrade 17 cities with smart infrastructure and services. Special centres for senior citizens and extensive CCTV coverage for crime control are among the key projects nearing completion.
These initiatives reflect the chief minister’s commitment to creating a more organised, efficient and livable urban environment in Uttar Pradesh.
