India, Jan. 31 -- LUCKNOW In a significant move to accelerate development ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday authorised a major enhancement in the financial powers of his ministers. Under the new framework, departmental ministers are now empowered to approve projects worth up to Rs.50 crore, up from the earlier limit of Rs.10 crore.

Projects costing between Rs.50-150 crore will be approved by the finance minister and projects above Rs.150 crore will require the chief minister's approval. The initiative is aimed at easing and fast-tracking the approval process for high-value projects in the state, according to an official statement.

Reviewing the work of the finance department, Adityanath di...