NEW DELHI: The Centre recently approved assistance of more than Rs 1,000 crore for Uttar Pradesh for 16 projects under its Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure scheme introduced last year to help states with resources for capital investment and projects under PM Gati Shakti Plan, in the wake of Covid-19.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the screening committee on Annual Action Plan organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Chairmanship of Amrit Lal Meena, Special Secretary, Logistics, Department of Commerce and Industry.
16 projects under the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA), Noida, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) will be provided central financial assistance under the scheme.
