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News India Live, Digital Desk: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued new guidelines to make the financial approval process of projects in Uttar Pradesh faster, simpler and transparent. The state government has increased the financial powers of departmental ministers. 5 times There has been a huge increase. The main objective of this step is to get the projects approved on time and to bring ‘Ease of Doing Business’ at the ground level.
1. The 3-Tier Approval System
Now, depending on the cost of the project, it will be decided to whom the file will go:
| project cost | Approving level (Authority) | earlier limit |
|---|---|---|
| up to ₹50 crore | Connected departmental minister (Departmental Minister) | ₹10 crore |
| ₹50 crore to ₹150 crore | of the state finance minister (Finance Minister) | – |
| More than ₹150 crore | Chief Minister (CM) | – |
2. ‘Deadline’ and strict rules till 15th April
The Chief Minister has not only increased powers but also fixed accountability:
Annual Action Plan: All departments have been instructed to prepare their annual action plan. 15 April 2026 Get it approved in any case.
Cost Increase: If the cost of a project more than 15% If it increases, it will have to be sent again for re-approval and concrete reasons for this will have to be given.
Quality Audit: of big projects (roads, bridges, sewer lines) Third Party Quality Audit Now it will be mandatory to get it done from IIT, NIT or government technical institutes.
3. Big relief for Asha and Anganwadi workers
During the meeting, CM Yogi adopted a sensitive stance and gave strict instructions to the officials:
Honorarium on time: Monthly honorarium of low-salaried workers (ASHA sisters and Anganwadi workers) fixed date But it should reach their bank accounts.
No waiting for the centerpiece: If there is a delay in receiving funds from the Central Government, the State Government will release this money from its own resources so that the workers do not have to wait.
4. Digital reforms: Treasury will be ‘paperless’
Uttar Pradesh government now cyber treasury Is moving towards. By April 2026, the entire treasury system of the state will become paperless. Payment of bills and pension related work will be completely online, which will curb corruption and increase transparency.
UP tops in financial discipline
The fact also came to light in the meeting that in the year 2023-24, Uttar Pradesh ₹1,10,555 crore Capital Expenditure was done, which is the highest in the entire country. State liabilities have also now come down to 27% of GSDP, indicating better financial management.
