Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department is rolling out a new Scheme Monitoring System (SMS) to track the progress of key urban development projects across the state.
The Scheme Monitoring System aims to provide real-time updates and ensure the timely completion of projects underway in cities with populations ranging between 1 lakh and 10 lakh.
According to reports, currently, a total of 3,062 civil projects are being implemented under two major initiatives, the CM Nagriye Alpaviksit Scheme and the CM Malin Basti Scheme, focused on urban upgradation and slum resettlement, respectively.
Additionally, 335 infrastructure projects covering roads, footpaths, beautification, street lighting and the development of green spaces such as parks and gardens are being executed across 762 urban local bodies.
Officials have reportedly confirmed that these initiatives, with an estimated combined investment of Rs 3,500 crore, will now be monitored through the SMS digital platform, which is designed to enhance visibility and coordination across departments.
At a recent high-level review meeting held at the Urban Directorate, attended by senior engineers from all municipal corporations and urban local bodies, the progress of flagship schemes was assessed in detail.
It was also stated that Urban Development Secretary and Director of Urban Local Bodies, Anuj Kumar Jha, sought updates on several priority schemes, including CM Vatsala Yojana, the CM-Green Road Infrastructure Development Scheme (CM-GRID) and Urban Flood Management & Storm Water Drainage initiatives.
The department has emphasised that all action plans must be reviewed by designated committees and submitted to the state through the SMS portal.
UP Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat, IAS, directed the engineering teams to prioritise both quality and deadlines in project implementation.
The online road repository developed by the Urban Road Infrastructure Development Authority (URIDA), which provides comprehensive data on the location, dimensions and maintenance status of urban roads, has been introduced, enabling smarter planning and resource allocation.
As part of integrated urban management, urban bodies have been instructed to design drainage systems based on local catchment areas to mitigate waterlogging during monsoons.
Additionally, regular uploading of project status on the SMS portal was mandated to ensure continuous oversight.
Development work at historically and culturally important sites under the state’s Vandan Scheme was also reviewed.
While highlighting the importance of innovation and structured governance, Principal Secretary Abhijat said: “Smart management, technical innovation, and effective monitoring can give new direction to the state’s cities.”
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