In a significant move, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inspect the construction work of the Ganga Expressway on Sunday, April 27. The Project is one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh’s history. The Ganga Expressway is a key priority for the Uttar Pradesh state government.
According to reports, the project was originally scheduled for April 28. Meanwhile, the inspection of the construction has been advanced by a day. During this visit, the Chief Minister will review on-ground progress across three key districts. This includes Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, and Hapur in Uttar Pradesh.
Ganga Expressway project
In addition to this the Yogi government remains firmly committed to transforming Uttar Pradesh into a leading state. Transforming the state’s infrastructure, investment, and employment. CM Yogi Adityanath has placed special emphasis on the Ganga Expressway project. The government is pushing for its timely completion to maximize public benefit and drive regional development.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inspect the under-construction Ganga Expressway on Sunday. His tour will begin at Chainage 62+200 in Alamnagar Bangar village (Garhmukteshwar tehsil, Hapur district) under the Meerut-Budaun section.
The CM will then visit Chainage 242+650 at Peeru village (Jalalabad tehsil, Shahjahanpur district) in the Budaun-Hardoi section. Lastly he will visit the Chainage 347+000 at Hasanpur Gopal village (Bilgram tehsil, Hardoi district) in the Hardoi-Unnao section.
The progress report
As per the instructions of Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, the progress report of the Ganga Expressway at each site will be presented to the Chief Minister with the support of the respective district administrations.
According to reports, the Ganga Expressway is being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). The expressway will connect the western and eastern parts of the state. It will stretch approximately 600 kilometers from Meerut to Prayagraj.
Boost in development
The implementation of this expressway will not only boost industrial and economic development in the state but will also integrate small towns and rural areas into the mainstream. It is expected to generate new opportunities in agriculture, trade, tourism, and investment.
On December 18, 2021, in Shahjahanpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for this expressway. The Ganga Expressway is considered a major contributor to the PM Gati Shakti initiative, which aims to propel India towards becoming a $5 trillion economy.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is personally overseeing the project. This is to ensure that the construction is completed with the highest quality standards and within the stipulated time frame.
