LUCKNOW, Jan. 30 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed that the financial approval process for projects in Uttar Pradesh to be faster, simpler and more transparent. The approval limit at the departmental minister level will be increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 50 crore, projects costing Rs 50-150 crore will be approved by the Finance Minister and the projects above Rs 150 crore will require the Chief Minister's approval.
He instructed all departments to ensure approval of their annual action plans by 15 April, warning that non-compliance would be reported directly to the Chief Minister's Office. Any project witnessing a cost escalation of more than 15 percent will require fresh approval with proper justification.
Reviewing the Finance...