Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Clears 22 Proposals, Approves Four Link Expressways and Cybersecurity Centre

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved 22 proposals aimed at improving road connectivity, strengthening cybersecurity, expanding healthcare benefits and developing urban infrastructure. Key decisions include four link expressway projects, a Cyber Security Operations Centre through IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub, cashless medical facilities for non-teaching staff in educational institutions and new residences for Allahabad High Court officials in Prayagraj.

Four Link Expressways to Strengthen Connectivity

The Cabinet approved four link expressway projects to improve connectivity across Uttar Pradesh. These include the Farrukhabad Link Expressway, a link connecting the Agra–Lucknow Expressway with the Purvanchal Expressway, the Jhansi Link Expressway and the Jewar Link Expressway.

The proposed links are intended to integrate different sections of the state’s expressway network, making long-distance travel more convenient. Improved connectivity could also support freight movement, trade and industrial development.

Cybersecurity Centre Planned Through IIT Kanpur

To strengthen the state’s digital security infrastructure, the Cabinet approved the establishment of a Cyber Security Operations Centre through C3iHub at IIT Kanpur.

The centre is intended to improve the monitoring of cyber threats and strengthen the state’s ability to respond to digital attacks. It is expected to support efforts to protect government digital systems and sensitive information from emerging cybersecurity risks.

Free Land for Sainik School and Cashless Healthcare Benefits

The Cabinet approved the free transfer of 9.524 hectares of land for the Sainik School in Mainpuri.

It also cleared a proposal to extend cashless medical treatment facilities to non-teaching employees of secondary and Sanskrit schools, employees of the Basic Education Department and their dependants. The measure is expected to ease the financial burden of medical treatment for eligible employees and their families.

₹543.40 Crore for High Court Staff Housing

The Cabinet granted financial approval for the construction of 845 residences for Allahabad High Court officials in Prayagraj. The project will cost approximately ₹543.40 crore and cover 10.37 acres.

The development will include 533 Type-3 residences and 312 Type-4 residences. The Cabinet also approved the provision of free land for warehouse construction in Jhansi and Lalitpur.

Which Other Major Projects Were Considered?

The meeting also included proposals concerning several industrial, urban and infrastructure initiatives.

These included the selection of a master developer for the proposed 1,000-acre PM MITRA Mega Textile Park spanning Lucknow and Hardoi, the establishment of the Pragati Robotics Park, and the construction of an auditorium and a working women’s hostel in Prayagraj.

Expenditure-related proposals for seven sewage and drinking-water projects in Lucknow and Varanasi were also considered.

New Rules and Investment-Related Proposals

The Cabinet approved the Uttar Pradesh Inland Vessel Rules, 2026, along with proposals related to the State Livestock Mission.

Other items concerned recommendations from a high-level committee dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI), investments by global companies and the Uttar Pradesh Global Capability Centre Policy, 2024.

Together, the decisions cover transport, digital security, education, healthcare, housing, industrial development and investment. Their implementation is expected to influence infrastructure expansion and economic activity across the state.