The centre has approved assistance of over Rs 1,000 crore for Uttar Pradesh.
The assistance is for 16 projects under its Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure Scheme introduced in 2021 to help states with resources for capital investment and projects under PM Gati Shakti Plan.
The 16 projects are under the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA), Noida, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) which will be provided central financial assistance under the scheme.