India, July 5 -- The Uttar Pradesh industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' held a five-hour review meeting with senior officials of the Noida authority on Friday, directing them to expedite the work on delayed projects, address pending issues, and improve overall transparency and efficiency, said officials.

During his two-day visit to Gautam Budh Nagar, the minister reviewed major areas including land acquisition, infrastructure quality, construction timelines, and pending lotteries, said officials aware of the matter.

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