Lucknow: In a step toward rural transformation, the state govt has unveiled an ambitious development plan under Mission 2031, aimed at modernising infrastructure and improving essential services in villages across Uttar Pradesh.As part of this long-term vision, the govt has submitted a proposal to the Central Finance Commission, seeking over Rs 2.15 lakh crore for strengthening rural local bodies.Under this roadmap, the govt has proposed Rs 1.74 lakh crore for gram panchayats, Rs 17,334 crore for block-level development, and Rs 22,940 crore for district panchayats. The funds are earmarked for essential infrastructure upgrades, repairs, and maintenance.Notably, the Mission 2031 blueprint also includes a Rs 1.29 lakh crore infrastructure development roadmap for the state’s 17 municipal corporations, indicating the govt’s dual focus on both urban and rural transformation.A senior govt official said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has a clear goal—by the year 2031, every village in Uttar Pradesh should be self-reliant and prosperous. Under this mission, the focus is on improving basic amenities such as roads, water supply, electricity, and other infrastructure, he said.“By presenting this proposal to the Central Finance Commission, the govt has demonstrated that rural development is one of its top priorities,” the official added.This initiative, involving an investment of Rs 2.15 lakh crore in rural areas, is expected not only to improve the overall condition of villages but also to generate employment and raise the standard of living for rural residents. “
