Kanpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level Public Works Department (PWD) review meeting in Kanpur, where he assessed the 2026–27 development roadmap and held detailed discussions with public representatives on regional infrastructure needs.
The meeting was held at the HBTU campus auditorium in the Joint Commissioner Office Industry Hall. Public representatives from Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Kannauj, Etawah, Auraiya, and Farrukhabad presented development proposals for their respective regions.
₹11,724 Crore Worth of 1,374 Projects Proposed in Kanpur Division
Officials informed the Chief Minister that a total of 1,374 development projects worth ₹11,724 crore have been proposed across six districts of the Kanpur division.
Breakup of proposals:
- Kanpur Nagar: 344 projects worth ₹5,523 crore
- Kannauj: 217 projects worth ₹2,058 crore
- Farrukhabad: 339 projects worth ₹2,016 crore
- Kanpur Dehat: 387 projects worth ₹1,581 crore
- Auraiya: 33 projects worth ₹439 crore
- Etawah: 54 projects worth ₹104 crore
CM Yogi directed that all public welfare projects be prioritised for swift approvals to ensure early benefits to citizens.
Focus on Roads, Bridges, Flyovers and Connectivity Projects
The Chief Minister instructed officials to give top priority to:
- Chief Minister Rural Road Scheme
- State highways
- Large and small bridges
- ROBs and RUBs
- Flyovers
- Roads connecting religious and public importance sites
He emphasized that project prioritization should follow the order set by elected representatives to ensure transparency and efficiency in execution.
Strict Action Against Delay and Negligence in Projects
CM Yogi issued a strong warning against delays in execution of sanctioned projects. He directed that companies failing to start work despite completed tender processes should be identified and held accountable.
He ordered:
- Blacklisting of defaulting firms
- FIRs where necessary
- Recovery of compensation from those damaging public roads or infrastructure
The Chief Minister stressed that negligence in public infrastructure projects will not be tolerated.
Review of Ongoing and Completed Projects
Officials informed that in the previous financial year:
- ₹5,497 crore worth of 2,301 projects were approved
- 1,242 projects have already been completed
- Remaining projects are under execution
CM Yogi reviewed progress and expressed concern over delays in projects where tendering was completed but construction had not begun.
Public Representatives’ Participation to Be Ensured in Project Launches
The Chief Minister directed that MPs, MLAs, and local representatives must be included in foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremonies of development works.
He said that development must be visible on the ground and not remain limited to paperwork, and stressed timely completion with high-quality standards.
Compensation Recovery for Damage to Government Roads
CM Yogi also emphasized maintaining road quality and durability. He instructed officials to recover compensation from individuals, agencies, or institutions responsible for damaging government roads.
He said public infrastructure built with significant investment must be preserved through strict enforcement measures.
Strong Administrative Push for Timely Development
CM Yogi reiterated that the Uttar Pradesh government is committed to timely and quality execution of all development projects. He said any form of negligence or delay will not be acceptable and strict action will be taken against responsible entities.
The Kanpur PWD review meeting reflects the Uttar Pradesh government’s focus on large-scale infrastructure expansion, transparency, and accountability. With thousands of crores worth of proposed projects, the state aims to strengthen road connectivity, improve public infrastructure, and accelerate regional development across the Kanpur division.
