LUCKNOW: The U.S. will help Uttar Pradesh in developing Allahabad as a 'smart city', U.S. Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma said. Mr Verma called on Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow and held wide-ranging deliberations on business and investment opportunities in the state. During the meeting, the diplomat expressed desire to further strengthen and take forward bilateral relations with India, especially Uttar Pradesh.