Uttar Pradesh panel discusses lawmakers’ demand for raising Vidhayak Nidhi allocation

Uttar Pradesh's 11-member committee on Vidhayak Nidhi held its first meeting on Saturday under speaker Satish Mahana.

Legislators demanded increasing the annual Vidhayak Nidhi allocation from ₹5 crore, last raised from ₹3 crore in 2023.

They sought GST exemption, arguing that 18% GST (about ₹90 lakh) is deducted from the fund, reducing available money for development.

Members proposed raising medical assistance ceiling from ₹25 lakh to ₹50 lakh and removing the condition limiting aid to 'incurable' diseases.

The committee also discussed raising the ₹2 lakh ceiling for distributing motorised tricycles to persons with disabilities.