Yogi Cabinet Approves 12 Key Proposals Including Panchayat Reservation Commission and 1010-Bed Hospital The Yogi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved 12 significant proposals during a meeting held in Lucknow on May 18, 2026. The decisions, which include the establishment of a Panchayat Reservation Commission, expansion of the Lucknow Metro, and the construction of a 1010-bed hospital, are expected to have a major impact on both governance and infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh. Among the most notable approvals was the formation of the Panchayat Reservation Commission, tasked with determining the reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in local body elections. The commission, which will consist of five members, will be chaired by a retired High Court judge. Its mandate includes conducting a comprehensive study on OBC representation and submitting a report by November 2026. This decision comes after a directive from the High Court in February 2025 to establish such a body. The report is anticipated to influence the timing of upcoming panchayat elections, which are likely to be held after the 2027 state assembly elections. Another key initiative is the expansion of the Lucknow Metro, specifically the Charbagh to Basant Kunj corridor. The cabinet gave its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this project, which aims to enhance public transportation in the city. Additionally, the government approved an increase in the internship stipend for veterinary science students, raising the monthly allowance from 8,000 rupees to 12,000 rupees. This move is expected to provide financial relief to approximately 2,500 students enrolled in veterinary colleges across the state.#high_court #yogi_adityanath #panchayat_reservation_commission #lucknow_metro
