Paving the way for the construction of Agra-lucknow Expressway state government has issued directives to start acquiring land from farmers on the basis of mutual agreement. The concerned District Magistrates have also been asked to take action to fix public hearing date for environmental clearance of the said Expressway.
The Government has released Rs 500 crore for acquiring land for the expressway, considered to be the dream project of the Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan in his communication has asked district officials to send proposals to Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) for estimated additional amount required for land.
“The assets located on the land of farmers should be evaluated, so that reasonable payment could be made to them. Registration of land required for expressway should be completed by District Magistrates concerned as per the agreement,” Ranjan said in his communication. Chief Secretary issued directions to the District Magistrates of 10 districts through video-conferencing here today.
He said that the Agra-lucknow expressway will provide accelerated and smooth transport facility between the western Uttar Pradesh and State capital. In addition the commuters will save time and fuel, he said.
Chief Secretary said that an express business facility would be available in Firozabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Auraiya, and Kanpur. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), UPEIDA, Navneet Sahgal said that the proposed expressway would expedite growth of industrial sectors like handloom, food processing, cold-stores, warehouses, Mandis, and dairy.