Additional land to be provided to Sainik School affected by high-voltage power lines, enabling better facilities and an improved environment for cadets
Free allotment of Nazul land approved for an auditorium and a working women’s hostel in Prayagraj
Lucknow, October 2026 : The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, approved an important proposal for the development of Sainik School, Mainpuri. Under the decision, 9.524 hectares of land belonging to the Nouner Gram Sabha will be acquired free of cost for various construction works at the school and transferred free of cost to the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The decision will pave the way for the development of essential infrastructure at the school.
Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said, "Two high-voltage electricity transmission lines pass through the existing campus of Sainik School, Mainpuri. As a result, a significant portion of the campus has become unsuitable for construction. Consequently, additional land was required to undertake various construction works at the school. In view of this requirement, the Cabinet decided to provide land situated in Nouner Gram Sabha, Mainpuri tehsil and district. As per the Cabinet's approval, 9.524 hectares of land under Khata No. 03560 and Gata No. 9470 (part) will be acquired free of cost and placed at the disposal of the Secondary Education Department."
He added, "The department will subsequently transfer the land free of cost to the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India."
With the availability of additional land, various infrastructure facilities will be developed at Sainik School, Mainpuri for the use of cadets.
Essential facilities will also be created for teaching and non-teaching staff. This will help ensure the smooth conduct of academic activities and other operations at the school.
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The Cabinet also approved a proposal for the free allotment of 7,912 square metres of Nazul land at plot No. UEA-3 (Kitab Ghar), located in the Civil Station area of Prayagraj, to the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation. An auditorium and a hostel for working women will be constructed on the land.
The land will be allotted free of cost to the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation through the Urban Development Department, subject to prescribed conditions and restrictions, with a concession against the prevailing District Magistrate's circle rate.
The transfer will be treated as an exceptional case and will not serve as a precedent for similar cases in the future. The decision will pave the way for the construction of an auditorium and a hostel for working women in Prayagraj.
845 new residential units to be built for Allahabad High Court officials in Prayagraj
Housing facilities for Allahabad High Court officials to be expanded at a cost of ₹543.40 crore
Construction of 533 Type-3 and 312 Type-4 residential units to be taken up on 10.37 acres in Prayagraj
Lucknow, October 2026 : The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved a proposal for the construction of 845 new government residential units for officials of the Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj.
Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said, "533 Type-3 and 312 Type-4 residential units would be constructed for Class-I and Class-II officials of the High Court. The estimated cost of the project is ₹543.4075 crore. The Cabinet is also being approached for approval to release ₹50 crore for the project."
A total of 2,607 posts for Class-I and Class-II officials are sanctioned in the Allahabad High Court, of which 1,866 are currently occupied. However, only 128 flats or residential units are available for these officials. There has been a need to provide government accommodation to officials working at the High Court.
In view of the shortage of residential facilities, a plan has been drawn up to construct additional housing units.
A total of 845 residential units will be constructed in accordance with prescribed norms on 10.37 acres of land in the Devghat-Jhalwa area of Prayagraj. The project will comprise 533 Type-3 and 312 Type-4 residential units. An initial proposal had estimated the construction cost at ₹560.0420 crore.
At the meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee held on June 30, 2026, a total of ₹543.4075 crore was approved against the proposed project cost. Following consultations with the Finance Department, a proposal has been prepared to grant administrative and financial approval for the same amount for the construction of all 845 residential units during the financial year 2026-27.
A proposal to release ₹50 crore for the construction work has also been placed before the Council of Ministers for approval. The project is expected to expand housing facilities for Allahabad High Court officials and help address the long-standing shortage of residential accommodation.
Yogi govt approves State Livestock Mission, a boost for small farmers and entrepreneurs
Livestock farming to raise farmers’ incomes; livestock startups to get a boost, sector to be modernised through AI and digital technology
Five sub-missions to promote livestock entrepreneurship, breed improvement and innovation
Lucknow, October 2026 : The Yogi government has taken a significant step towards making animal husbandry a strong driver of farmers’ income growth and employment generation for rural youth in Uttar Pradesh.
At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, the State Livestock Mission (SLM) was approved. The mission aims to organise the livestock economy and integrate it with modern technology, entrepreneurship and global trade, with a special focus on small and marginal farmers and entrepreneurs.
Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharampal Singh said, "Uttar Pradesh has the largest livestock population in the country and ranks first in milk production. The mission will now focus on enhancing productivity, improving market systems, promoting value addition and strengthening digital management."
He added, "Animal husbandry would play an important role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of doubling farmers’ income. The State Livestock Mission has been approved for the first time in Uttar Pradesh. Emphasis is being laid on the development of improved breeds and breed enhancement, including Sahiwal, indigenous and Haryana breeds."
A subsidy of ₹40,000 for one improved-breed cow and ₹80,000 for two cows has also been provided for. Goat, sheep, pig and poultry farming are also being encouraged. In addition, 100 chicks each are being provided to needy families.
The Livestock Minister said, "Entrepreneurship would be promoted through five sub-missions: Livestock Entrepreneurship and Startup Development; Livestock and Poultry Breed Development; Innovation and Digital Livestock; Fodder and Feed Development; and Research, Globalisation and Knowledge Systems Development."
These sub-missions will help strengthen livestock startups, fodder production, value addition, producer organisations and supply chains.
The mission will focus on improving the quality and market access of livestock products through AI, digital traceability and climate-resilient technologies. Training will also be provided to enhance the skills of livestock farmers.
He said the mission is a state-funded scheme. Subsidies selected projects will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts after the prescribed milestones are achieved, the screening committee completes its process and approval is granted by the PAC. The mission will also encourage the public-private partnership (PPP) model for infrastructure development and service delivery.
