Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is working in mission mode to turn Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit India @2047” into reality. A detailed roadmap is being developed to ensure comprehensive sectoral growth, with a key focus on planned urban development. As part of this vision, five international-level smart cities will be created over the next 22 years.

Vision for World-Class Urban Living

The ‘Viksit UP @2047’ vision document outlines an ambitious plan to transform every city into a smart city. The goal is to ensure that every citizen has access to clean drinking water, 24-hour electricity, pucca houses, modern public transport, and a metro, as well as light metro services. Among the key resolutions is the creation of five world-class smart cities that will rival global benchmarks in infrastructure, investment opportunities, and standard of living.

Special priority is being given to modernizing sewerage and waste management systems. The government aims to establish scientifically advanced sewage treatment in all cities for the effective disposal of wastewater. Alongside, a robust solid waste management mechanism is being developed to ensure systematic collection, recycling, and safe disposal. These initiatives will not only make cities cleaner and healthier but also guarantee environmental sustainability and safeguard public health.

Urban Development Gains Momentum Across UP

Over the last eight years, urban development in Uttar Pradesh has gained unprecedented momentum. A total of 117 new urban local bodies have been created and 123 expanded. Under the Smart City Mission, 17 district headquarters have been upgraded with modern facilities. The formation of the State Capital Region, integrating Lucknow with five neighboring districts, has set a new benchmark in planned development.

The Aspirational City Scheme is bringing 100 fast-growing cities into the mainstream of progress, while the Mukhyamantri Nagar Srijan Yojana has led to the construction of 2,534 km of roads and 342 km of drains across 240 urban bodies. Special attention has also been directed toward historically neglected regions like Purvanchal and Bundelkhand.

Focused Development in Purvanchal and Bundelkhand

Special focus is being placed on the development of historically neglected regions like Purvanchal and Bundelkhand. Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Nagar Srijan Yojana and the Aspirational City Scheme are helping boost urban infrastructure with thousands of kilometers of roads and drainage networks.

Before 2017, urban infrastructure in UP was marred by unplanned growth, limited amenities, and poor budget allocations. Under CM Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, the state has undergone a massive transformation, laying the groundwork for a future-ready, globally competitive Uttar Pradesh.