India, May 16 -- LUCKNOW In a move aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure and easing financial pressures on civic bodies, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Thursday approved two major proposals under the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme.

The decision is set to provide significant relief to urban local bodies (ULBs), especially those with limited revenue sources, and fast-track delayed development projects across the state.

Funding support under AMRUT 1.0

In a key decision, the UP cabinet sanctioned Rs.89.81 crore from State Finance Commission grants to cover the remaining financial contributions of ULBs under AMRUT 1.0. This step is aimed at unblocking critical water supply and sewerage projects tha...