Ghaziabad is cleanest city: CM
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Lucknow: Describing Ghaziabad as a shining example of positive change that had impacted Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the city was once known for crime and gang-wars has now emerged as a model of development, cleanliness, and good governance.
"Ghaziabad is now counted among the top 50 cleanest cities in the world and is the cleanest city in the state. Ten years ago, no one could have imagined that this district would be connected to a 12-lane greenfield expressway or that the country's first Rapid Rail would pass through it. But today, all of this has become a reality. Ghaziabad now has Rapid Rail, a 12-lane highway, metro connectivity, and an airport as well," the CM said at a ceremony to hand over travel kits to a group going on the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.
He also announced that each pilgrim returning from the Kailash Mansarovar trip will receive Rs 1 lakh financial assistance from the UP govt.
Saying that Ghaziabad was entering a new phase of development as 'Greater Ghaziabad', the CM said that new initiatives would be taken under the plan very soon. Areas like Khoda, Loni, and Muradnagar will be brought under the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation to enable more comprehensive growth of the region.
The CM also spoke about plans for an integrated office complex in Ghaziabad to bring all district offices under one roof. He also noted that steps taken in recent years have increased the green cover in Ghaziabad, making it a more beautiful city. He said that garbage heaps had been removed, and new models for greenery like Miyawaki forests and city forests can now be seen across the city.
"We are also working on the revival of the Hindon river, which was once an identity of Ghaziabad, using natural methods, as well as large-scale tree plantations on both sides of the river under the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' campaign. The double-engine govt will continue this journey of development, and the administration will implement the suggestions and initiatives given by public representatives," he said.
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