UP’s bright future lies in the model of development and security: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur :Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, said that the key to a prosperous future for present and upcoming generations lies in the model of development and security. He urged people to support government initiatives rather than obstructing them, as these efforts are vital for shaping a better future.

He highlighted that by promoting continuous development, society will benefit in the long term.

The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated five development projects worth Rs 635 crore in Sonbarsa of Pipraich assembly constituency. During this, he engaged in a detailed discussion with attendees about the development of the state and Gorakhpur.

“Development is key to fostering entrepreneurship, which will enable local youth to become entrepreneurs. To support this, the government has introduced a two-phase interest-free loan scheme for young entrepreneurs,” the CM said.

He informed that in the first phase, loans of up to Rs 5 lakh will be provided, and in the second phase, up to Rs 10 lakh. The youth will only need to repay the principal, while the government will cover the interest.

During the event, several projects were inaugurated, including transforming Primary School Sonbarsa into a smart school, constructing a Smart Panchayat Bhawan in the same village, opening a railway overbridge on Balapar-Tikariya road, upgrading the Balapar-Tikariya-Gangi Bazaar road to a four-lane highway, and laying the foundation stone for new administrative and residential buildings for the Sonbarsa police station.

CM Yogi said that today the rail over bridge has been inaugurated for the people of Balapar, Tikaria and surrounding areas while also laying the foundation stone for a four-lane road from Balapar to Gangi. He highlighted that this new road will significantly ease the lives of the locals, reducing a half-hour journey to just five minutes.

The Chief Minister also assured that no houses will be demolished during the construction of the four-lane road, even if adjustments to the road map are necessary. Additionally, he directed that landowners should receive compensation four times the circle rate. He further emphasized that the new police station in Sonbarsa will enhance security for the region.

He encouraged villagers to use their compensation money to buy farmland in remote areas and explore new ventures, stating that this would help bring prosperity to future generations.

The CM praised India’s remarkable progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, noting that the country is now a global powerhouse and has become the fifth-largest economy, with projections to rise to third place within the next three years. He emphasized that Uttar Pradesh will play a significant role in this growth.

Reflecting on the state’s economic transformation since the BJP came to power, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath noted that Uttar Pradesh, which was the seventh-largest economy in 2017, has now risen to become the second-largest. He projected that the state is on track to become the leading economy within the next four years.

The Chief Minister stated that there is now ample funding for development in Uttar Pradesh, citing the revitalization of Gorakhpur as a prime example. “The once-closed fertilizer factory is operational again, AIIMS has been established, and BRD Medical College has become a hub of excellent medical services. Ramgarhtal has emerged as a new tourism and employment center, and a comprehensive road network now surrounds Gorakhpur,” he said.

He also mentioned that Ayush University is nearing completion and a sugar mill is functioning in Pipraich, enhancing local economic activity. The tourism development is underway at Chiluataal, similar to the successful model at Ramgarhtal, with the aim of boosting tourism and creating new job opportunities.

He reflected on the significant improvements in Gorakhpur, noting that previously unimaginable events like inauguration ceremonies are now commonplace. The region has seen a transformation from facing health crises like encephalitis and general chaos to overcoming these issues, along with tackling crime.

CM Yogi highlighted Gorakhpur’s growing prominence, mentioning that top national leaders, including the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister, now visit the city. He also said that the Vice President will tomorrow inaugurate the new Sainik School in Gorakhpur.

The Chief Minister said that people should visit the school funded by the CSR contributions of the Sonbarsa fertilizer factory to see the standards that should be upheld in educational institutions. He also highlighted the completion of the Smart Panchayat Bhawan. Just as there is a state secretariat, each Gram Panchayat will now have a Gram Sachivalaya. The government is constructing these Gram Sachivalayas in 57,000 Panchayats, which will allow villagers to obtain necessary certificates online, eliminating the need for extensive travel.

During the event, MP Ravi Kishan praised CM Yogi Adityanath as the top CM in the country, noting his global recognition and his role in transforming Gorakhpur into a city of hope.

The event also featured a speech by MLA Mahendrapal Singh. On this occasion, State Minister of Basic Education (Independent Charge) Sandeep Singh, Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava, MLA Vipin Singh, Shriram Chauhan, Pradeep Shukla, MLC Dr. Dharmendra Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary Ajay Chauhan, BJP District President Yudhishthir Singh, Metropolitan President Rajesh Gupta, Anand Shahi, Gajendra Singh, Janardan Jaiswal, Ranvijay Singh Munna, Raghavendra Pratap Singh, Sanjay Madheshiya etc. were prominently present.

Inauguration and foundation laying of projects

CM Yogi inaugurated two major projects totaling Rs 88 crore 46 lakh 98 thousand and laid the foundation for three more projects worth Rs 546 crore 19 lakh 11 thousand in Sonbarsa village. The inaugurated projects include a new two-lane rail overbridge on Balapar-Tikariya road, costing Rs 84 crore 87 lakh 58 thousand, and a smart school and smart panchayat building built by GDA from the CSR fund of Hindustan Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited in Sonbarsa village, costing Rs 3 crore 59 lakh 40 thousand.

During the program, the foundation stone was also laid by the CM for the widening of the four lane of Balapar-Tikariya-Gangi Bazaar road at a cost of Rs 519.62 crores, upgrading the reporting police post Siktaur and construction of administrative and residential buildings at a cost of Rs 26.56 crores for police station Siktaur Sonbarsa.