U.P. CM Yogi pushes for comprehensive Urban Redevelopment Policy to transform cities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) announced plans for a comprehensive Urban Redevelopment Policy eyeing holistic rejuvenation of cities across Uttar Pradesh.

The new policy will focus on transforming old, dilapidated, and unused areas with modern urban infrastructure, ample public amenities, and environmental balance. “Our approach must ensure cities are livable, safe, clean, and well-organized, while prioritizing public interest so that no property or livelihood is adversely affected. The policy would give priority to land reorganization, promotion of private investment, a transparent rehabilitation system, and safeguarding the livelihoods of affected families. In every project, the principle of public interest first should guide actions, ensuring that no one’s property or livelihood is adversely affected,” said Mr. Adityanath, speaking at a Housing Department, meeting.

The U.P. CM added that a new policy should give priority to a state-level redevelopment authority, a single-window approval system for projects, and the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. “Investors should be provided clear guidelines, incentives, and security so that the private sector can actively participate in redevelopment. Additionally, every project should mandatorily include provisions for green building standards, energy efficiency, and sustainable development,” said Mr. Adityanath.

Mr. Adityanath pushed for special attention for preserving the historical heritage and cultural identity of cities. “Separate strategies should be prepared for old markets, government housing complexes, industrial areas, and unauthorized settlements. Priority has been given to redeveloping retired government housing, old housing societies, and encroachment-affected areas”, he said. 

The CM said the draft of the new policy should be finalized based on suggestions from public representatives, municipal bodies, and ordinary citizens and should be promptly presented for Cabinet approval.