Yogi Adityanath Leads Cabinet Meeting at Mahakumbh, Approves Major Development Initiatives
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet met at the Mahakumbh Mela, announcing infrastructure projects and policy updates before taking a ceremonial dip at the Triveni Sangam.
- The Uttar Pradesh cabinet held its meeting at the Triveni Sankul in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, marking the second such meeting at the Sangam after 2019.
- Key decisions included the construction of new bridges in Prayagraj, issuance of municipal bonds for infrastructure projects, and the establishment of a medical college in Balrampur named after Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- The state government announced a revamped aerospace and defense policy to attract ₹50,000 crore in investments and create one lakh direct jobs.
- Plans were approved for 62 new Industrial Training Institutes and innovation centers in collaboration with Tata Technologies to boost skill development.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet members performed religious rituals and took a ceremonial dip at the Sangam, emphasizing the cultural and spiritual significance of the Mahakumbh.