Overview

• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed departments to adopt a joint action plan with fixed timelines for urban projects.
• Slum redevelopment will be carried out by urban local bodies rather than contractors, with regular monitoring to ensure delivery.
• Cities must strengthen drainage networks and conduct routine checks to prevent waterlogging during heavy rains.
• More community toilets are to be built in slums and public places, with cleanliness standards enforced and services expanded to newly incorporated urban villages.
• Smart City initiatives should prioritise PPP projects that boost municipal revenue, alongside early action to curb unapproved colonies and illegal settlements.