Cabinet Approves KVR for Purvanchal Development; 2 Crore People to Benefit

• UP Cabinet approves KVR (Kashi Vindhya Region Development Authority) for 7 Purvanchal districts.
• KVR, modeled after NCR, aims for economic and overall development, benefiting 2 crore people.
• Chief Minister to chair KVR; Principal Secretary of Housing as CEO.
• Covers 23,815 sq km, including Varanasi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra (largest area), and other districts.
• NITI Aayog proposed the plan; KVR will approve master plans and create jobs without extra government burden.

Why It Matters: UP Cabinet greenlights KVR to boost development and create jobs for 2 crore people in 7 Purvanchal districts.