CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Antyodaya Cards For Zero Poverty Families

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a comprehensive review of major infrastructure, industrial development, investment, public welfare, and service delivery projects in the state during the sixth meeting of the State Transformation Commission.

The meeting was held in Lucknow on Monday, where the Chief Minister accorded the highest priority to the Zero Poverty Abhiyan. He directed that a special team of the Transformation Commission be constituted to prepare Antyodaya Cards for eligible families.

The Antyodaya Cards will be linked to all eligible schemes, including Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas, and Mukhyamantri Awas, in a phased manner. The Chief Minister emphasized that the comprehensive benefits of government schemes should reach every eligible family.

A survey of 12.50 lakh families has been completed under the Zero Poverty Abhiyan, out of which around 9 lakh families have been found eligible under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Around 5 lakh families are to benefit through the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana.

Additionally, 6.67 lakh families do not yet have Ayushman Cards, out of which around 5 lakh people have already been registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The remaining eligible families are being registered.

A target has been set to link one member from each of 10.60 lakh families with skill training. The meeting was also informed that land acquisition for the state's major expressway projects is progressing rapidly.

Land has already been made available to the extent of 88.45 percent for the Farrukhabad Link Expressway, 72.71 percent for the Jhansi Link Expressway, 63 percent for the Agra-Lucknow-Purvanchal Link Expressway, and 59.35 percent for the Jewar Link Expressway.

The Chief Minister directed the concerned District Magistrates to ensure land availability by July 31 and instructed that dialogue should be established directly with the landowners on matters relating to land.

The Lucknow Night Safari project was also reviewed, and it was informed that the Supreme Court had granted permission for its implementation on July 15. The Chief Minister directed that all formalities be completed at the earliest and that the project be taken forward in a time-bound manner.

The Multi Modal Logistic Hub and Multi Modal Transport Hub being developed in Greater Noida were also reviewed. The meeting was informed that 301 hectares of the total 323 hectares of land have been acquired, and 5 companies have registered for the logistics park.

The Chief Minister's directives are expected to boost the development of the state and ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the eligible families.

The Zero Poverty Abhiyan is a significant initiative by the state government to eradicate poverty and provide benefits to the eligible families. The Antyodaya Cards will play a crucial role in achieving this goal.

The state government's focus on infrastructure development, industrial growth, and public welfare is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and the lives of the people in the state.

In conclusion, the Chief Minister's review of the development projects and his directives are a significant step towards achieving the goal of zero poverty in the state. The implementation of the Antyodaya Cards and the linking of eligible families to government schemes will be a crucial factor in this initiative.