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Uttar Pradesh Targets 90% Land Acquisition for Expressways by May 31; Reviews Defence Corridor and Model Building Bylaws

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02 May 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:90% by May 31, 2026301 of 323 hectares
Bodies:State Transformation Commission (STC)Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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What This Article Covers

1.UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed major infrastructure projects under the State Transformation Commission (STC) and ordered their completion in 'mission mode'.

2.A critical target of 90% land acquisition for expressways like Chitrakoot Link has been set for May 31, 2026, to avoid delays in project execution.

3.The move aims to integrate the state's logistics with national supply chains through multi-modal hubs and attract investment by simplifying regulatory frameworks like Model Building Bylaws.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite key infrastructure projects in 'mission mode'. This involves setting a hard deadline for land acquisition for expressways, fast-tracking projects in the UP Defence Corridor, and reforming building bylaws to boost industrial investment in the state.

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Land Acquisition Target90% by May 31, 2026
Land for Logistic Hub301 of 323 hectares acquired
Key Expressways ReviewedChitrakoot, Farrukhabad, Jewar, Agra-Lucknow-Purvanchal, Jhansi, Meerut-Haridwar
Nodal CommissionState Transformation Commission (STC)

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  • ›Land Acquisition Target: 90% by May 31, 2026
  • ›Land for Logistic Hub: 301 of 323 hectares acquired
  • ›Target this Data: 90% land acquisition target by May 31, 2026.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: State Transformation Commission (STC) of Uttar Pradesh.
  • ›Target this Location: Chitrakoot node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

The State Transformation Commission (STC), which reviewed infrastructure projects, is a body of which state government?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the infrastructure review meeting in Uttar Pradesh:

1. The Chief Minister directed that 90% land for expressways be acquired by May 31, 2026.

2. The foundation stone for a unit of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to be laid in the Chitrakoot node.

3. Draft Model Building Bylaws have been released for public suggestions to ensure a transparent regulatory system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

As per the meeting, what percentage of the total land required for the Multi-Modal Logistic Hub in Greater Noida has been acquired?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective behind the Uttar Pradesh government's push to expedite the Multi-Modal Logistic Hub and Transport Hub in Greater Noida?

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