Lucknow, Nov. 20 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to adopt revenue-sharing and public-private partnership (PPP) models as the backbone of development in Meerut, Kanpur, and Mathura-Vrindavan. Reviewing the comprehensive development blueprint for the three cities, the chief minister said that future projects must reduce dependence on state funding and instead focus on generating long-term income and strengthening city identities. During the review meeting, divisional commissioners presented detailed citywide plans, collectively outlining 478 development projects - 111 in Meerut, 109 in Kanpur and 258 in Mathura-Vrindavan, which were prepared after consultations with public representatives and inter-departmental teams. The chief minister stressed that the development of these cities must go beyond concrete structures and focus on preserving local heritage, cultural character, and environmental well-being. He called for innovation in planning, strict adherence to timelines, and visible improvements in the daily experience of residents and visitors. Projects have been divided into phased timelines with 38 priority works earmarked for the 2025-26 cycle alone. The chief minister also directed to examine the possibility of developing the proposed Bijli Bamba Bypass in Meerut under a public-private partnership model, similar to the Lucknow Green Corridor, according to an official statement. Traffic management, multi-level parking, smart roads, pedestrian facilities, and urban beautification have been placed at the core of the first-phase interventions across all three cities. Kanpur's development strategy, themed "Rooted in Legacy, Rising to Tomorrow," focuses on blending heritage with modern infrastructure....