Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting on Saturday to assess development projects of the Central and state governments.
The meeting was attended by senior government officials and district magistrates of various districts, who joined the meeting via video conferencing.
The chief minister emphasised the need to complete all pending land acquisition and compensation distribution processes for ongoing projects by March 15. He also gave necessary guidelines to the officers.
The chief minister directed the officials to ensure that the process of land acquisition and compensation distribution for ongoing Central and state government development projects in various districts were completed by March 15.
He emphasised that adherence to timelines is crucial for development projects of public importance, as they not only enhance the lives of common citizens but also contribute to employment generation. The chief minister pointed out that project delays often necessitate cost revisions, which adversely impacts revenue.
Chief Minister Yogi instructed the district administration to hold regular reviews of land acquisition and compensation distribution for development projects, ensuring consistent communication with affected farmers and families.
He directed that the district magistrates conduct a weekly review, and the divisional commissioner to review the progress every 15 days and submit a report to senior officials in the chief minister’s office, chief secretary’s office, and the relevant departments.
The chief minister stated that common citizens aspire for development and should be made aware of its positive outcomes. They should also be informed in advance about the circle rate for compensation.
The chief minister emphasised that nodal officers must be deployed for all initiated projects, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and timely execution of the work.
HE directed the officials concerned to ensure that the construction of a 350-bed hospital by ESIC in Greater Noida and a 100-bed hospital in Gorakhpur were completed within the set timeframe. Any arising challenges should be promptly resolved, he added.
The Greater Noida hospital is expected to generate around 1,000 direct and 2,000–3,000 indirect jobs.
Chief Minister Yogi instructed officials to identify those obstructing development projects and take strict action against them. He reviewed various development projects in Varanasi and directed their timely completion.
He reiterated that development and employment generation remain top priorities, urging officials to work with a zero pendency approach.