Yogi Adityanath govt to tap corporate funds for development projects

To channelise CSR purse to encourage urban development, tourism sectors

The Yogi Adityanath government will tap the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for development projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme.

Adityanath has asked officials to channelise corporate funds under CSR for the ongoing projects under AMRUT Yojana. He has directed for convening an early meeting with the representatives of corporate entities and banks to take this agenda forward.

The UP government is of the firm opinion that the proposal to harness CSR purse would encourage the private sector companies to partner with the state for projects aimed at socio-economic development. This would not only