The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to develop a new and modern State Capital Region (SCR) on the lines of the National Capital Region (NCR). Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s scheme, 6 districts including Lucknow have been included in the SCR. This area will be equipped with skyscrapers, metro, apartments, modern infrastructure, and industries. The objective of SCR is not only to accelerate economic and social development but also to give Uttar Pradesh recognition at a global level.
These 6 districts will be included in SCR
The State Capital Region (SCR) will include the following districts:
- Lucknow
- Hardoi
- Sitapur
- barabanki
- Rae Bareli
- Unnao
A total area of 27,860 square kilometers of these 6 districts has been identified for SCR. After the formation of SCR Development Authority, planned urbanization and development of these districts will be done.
Development keeping in mind the needs of 50 years
The SCR will be developed keeping in mind the future needs.
- Long term planning:
SCR will be developed keeping in mind the needs of the next 50 years. - modern conveniences:
Education, health, transport, religious and cultural tourism will be given priority. - Smart City Model:
This area will develop like a smart city, which will have all kinds of modern facilities.
Plan to reduce the increasing pressure of Lucknow
- Population Pressure:
- The population of Lucknow is increasing rapidly.
- Due to increasing population the demand for land and resources is increasing.
- Development of new possibilities:
- Formation of SCR will help in meeting these needs.
- Land will be made available to entrepreneurs to set up industries and open world class schools and colleges.
Major facilities and developments
- Infrastructure:
- Private and public sector infrastructure projects will be developed in SCR.
- Modern Transport System:
- Construction of metro and high-speed transport systems for better connectivity.
- Housing and Industry:
- Regional development will give a boost to residential and industrial projects.
- New employment opportunities:
- Construction of SCR will create thousands of employment opportunities.
What will be special in SCR like NCR?
- Modern Urbanization:
- Facilities like Noida and Gurgaon.
- Tall buildings, well planned road network.
- Economic and Industrial Development:
- SCR will be developed as an industrial hub.
- Smart Technology:
- Smart city features include Wi-Fi, digital services and use of green energy.
Regional impact of SCR
- Education and Health:
- Higher education institutions and multispecialty hospitals will be built.
- Promotion of tourism:
- Historical and religious places will be developed.
- Economic Growth:
- SCR will strengthen the regional economy.
need for planned development
- Migration from villages to cities:
- The planned development in SCR will enable people in rural areas to avail better facilities.
- Expansion of Infrastructure:
- Improvement in transportation, industry, and residential facilities.