Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized that mega infrastructure and development projects are rapidly establishing the state as a new centre of economic prosperity and investment. He stated that completing all these schemes in a time-bound and quality manner remains the government's topmost priority.
Ganga Expressway Project Review
During a review of the Ganga Expressway project, the Chief Minister directed that construction work on this crucial expressway be completed by the end of February. The 594-kilometre long Ganga Expressway will pass through 12 districts and is expected to directly benefit more than 500 villages.
Yogi Adityanath highlighted that this expressway will significantly strengthen the state's connectivity and serve as a strong base for industrial, agricultural, and logistics activities. He noted that testing on the expressway is being conducted according to modern technical standards, including the roughness index and riding comfort index for comprehensive road quality assessment.
Additionally, high-standard wayside amenities, rest areas, road safety features, signage, and access-control systems are being developed to ensure a superior travel experience.
Irrigation and Water Conservation Projects
The Chief Minister also reviewed the Middle Ganga Canal project (Stage-2), emphasizing that irrigation projects are a vital medium for increasing agricultural production and boosting farmers' income. Upon completion, this project will expand irrigation facilities into large agricultural areas of Amroha, Moradabad, and Sambhal districts, thereby strengthening the rural economy.
During the review of the Erich irrigation project, it was highlighted as an important initiative towards ensuring water conservation, irrigation, and drinking water availability in the Bundelkhand region. The project aims to provide stability to agricultural works and assist in the better management of water resources. The CM directed that incomplete works related to this project be addressed immediately.
Energy Security and Hydroelectric Projects
On the hydroelectric projects in the Rihand and Obra areas, Yogi Adityanath stated that strengthening energy security is essential for the state's industrial development. The meeting revealed that pump storage-based projects in the Rihand-Obra area will be instrumental in meeting future energy requirements and facilitating the effective utilisation of renewable energy.
Noida International Airport and Logistics Hubs
While reviewing the Noida International Airport in Jewar, the Chief Minister directed the completion of the land acquisition process for Phase-3. He remarked that the airport is poised to become a major centre of global connectivity, investment, and employment generation.
"With its launch, Uttar Pradesh is going to advance new possibilities as an air cargo hub. Therefore, the preparation for its upcoming phases should be ensured in time," he said. It was informed that with the operation of the first phase, modern facilities will be available to more than 1 crore passengers annually.
Reviewing the multimodal logistic hub and multi-modal transport hub in Greater Noida, the CM directed the expediting of proceedings for these projects. He also emphasized maintaining continuous dialogue with Central ministries for the construction of proposed railway stations and related infrastructure.
Yogi Adityanath added that with the strengthening of logistics infrastructure, there will be a reduction in industries' costs, and Uttar Pradesh will emerge as a major centre of manufacturing and supply chain activities.
Education and Other Infrastructure Initiatives
Reviewing the Chief Minister Model Composite School scheme, Adityanath described it as a farsighted initiative towards strengthening a quality, modern, and holistic education system in the state. As many as 150 CM model schools will be established across 75 districts, featuring:
- Modern classrooms
- Science laboratories
- Digital learning facilities
- Sports infrastructure
- Co-educational activities infrastructure
He directed officials to speed up works related to the establishment of these model schools and complete the land selection process immediately with the cooperation of local administration, ensuring the scheme is implemented within the stipulated time frame.
Additional Infrastructure Discussions
The meeting also highlighted the need to accelerate work on the Chilla Elevated Flyover. Discussions were held on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the expansion of the Bahraich-Shravasti-Balrampur-Siddharthnagar-Sant Kabir Nagar rail line connectivity, underscoring the comprehensive approach to infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh.
