{
  "id": 7619410,
  "title": "Lucknow, Unnao And Rae Bareli To Get ₹380 Crore For Development Of New Cities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/lucknow-unnao-and-rae-bareli-to-get-380-crore-for-development-of-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T19:11:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-unnao-and-rae-bareli-to-get-380-crore-for-development-of-new-cities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the Cabinet under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved a financial allocation of Rs. 380 crore for the urban development of Lucknow, Unnao, and Rae Bareli. This decision, part of the Mukhyamantri Shahari Vistareekaran/Naye Shahar Protsahan Yojana, aims to spur progress on new city initiatives, land acquisition, and residential facility expansion. Special Secretary Housing Rajesh Kumar Rai explained that the scheme, enacted in April 2023, seeks to address Uttar Pradesh's growing urban needs through planned, systematic development. The government encourages land acquisition for new city development and infrastructure projects, providing up to 50% of land acquisition expenses as seed capital, available for up to 20 years. A maximum of Rs. 655.76 crore in seed capital has been allocated for the three authorities' projects. With the first installment of Rs. 380 crore released, this financial boost will aid in acquiring necessary land and advancing new city projects, laying the groundwork for future residential and urban infrastructure growth.",
  "summary": "Lucknow: At the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the CM residence on Tuesday, the Cabinet took an important decision to accelerate planned urban development in the state. Under the 'Mukhyamantri Shahari Vistareekaran/Naye Shahar Protsahan Yojana ', approval was given for financial sanction and release of a total of Rs. 380 crore as the first installment for the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}