Lucknow, Nov. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Board has approved 33 development works worth Rs 26.50 crore to improve infrastructure and facilities at mandis across the state. "Of the total allocation, Rs 21.34 crore will be spent on improving internal roads, warehouses, auction platforms, shops, drainage, drinking water and lighting facilities," Board director Jitendra Pratap Singh said. "Another Rs 5.16 crore has been sanctioned for renovation and capacity enhancement of 71 weighbridges, over 10 years old, at 48 mandis and sub-market yards," he added. Major works include infrastructure improvements at Yusufpur mandi in Ghazipur at a cost of Rs 5.37 crore and Bulandshahr mandi at Rs 4.94 crore. htc...