Financial powers of officials increased in Uttar Pradesh, now they can approve projects worth up to five crores

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant decision to accelerate infrastructure and construction work across the state. According to a report by the Amar Ujala bureau, the financial powers of officials posted in various engineering departments of the state have been increased.

Following this change, the concerned officials will now be able to grant approval for construction projects costing up to five crore rupees. Previously, approval from higher levels was required for these tasks, which often led to delays in project execution.

the government believes that this move will expedite the decision-making process and allow for the implementation of construction work in a time-bound manner. This decision will be particularly effective for departments overseeing roads, bridges, and other civil construction works in the state.

Taken as part of administrative reforms, this decision is being viewed as a major step toward accelerating the state's development work. It will not only lead to faster disposal of files but also allow development projects to be initiated on a priority basis at the local level.

According to Amar Ujala, this increase in authority has been implemented for engineering departments. This will also increase the accountability of the officials, as they will now be directly responsible for projects worth up to five crores.

the state government has issued the necessary guidelines in this regard. The concerned departments have been instructed to incorporate this new financial framework into their operational procedures.

It is expected that this change will lead to improvements in both the quality and speed of government construction work. This decision is likely to prove very helpful for development projects currently underway in various districts of the state.