Yogi Adityanath Cracks Whip on Timely Budget Utilisation in UP, Sets Accountability Benchmark

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{ "title": "Yogi Adityanath Cracks Whip on Timely Budget Utilisation in UP, Sets Accountability Benchmark", "article": "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a swift acceleration of budget utilisation across all departments in the state, with a stern warning to officers who fail to meet deadlines. In a review meeting of the finance department, Adityanath expressed concern over the delays in budget spending, which he said hampers project completion and deprives citizens of government schemes' benefits. The chief minister fixed accountability at every level, instructing officials to take prompt decisions and avoid indecision and procedural delays that lead to underutilisation of funds. He directed departments with slow expenditure progress to hold monthly review meetings to identify bottlenecks and expedite spending. To ensure timely release of funds, Adityanath ordered the finance department to release pending budget allocations to departments facing procedural hurdles. He also asked departmental ministers and senior officers to improve coordination and pursue the release of centrally sponsored scheme funds from the Centre. The chief minister directed his office to identify departments with poor expenditure performance and communicate concerns to respective ministers for corrective action. The meeting concluded with a directive for strict monitoring of budget utilisation and enforcement of accountability at all administrative levels. Adityanath also initiated preparations for the 2026-27 budget, stressing the need for realistic allocations and better coordination with the Centre to ensure timely budgetary support. With this move, the UP government aims to improve its financial management and deliver on its development goals."