PM Modi inaugurates mega projects in Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated multiple development projects across Uttar Pradesh aimed at improving infrastructure and energy capacity in the region.
The Prime Minister opened the section of the
Kanpur Metro Rail Project
connecting Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station, covering 14 stations. The project includes five underground stations that link important city areas and commercial hubs. Additionally, the Prime Minister inaugurated the widening and strengthening works on G.T. Road.
In the energy sector, several projects were inaugurated to increase power generation and supply. A 660 MW extension of the
Panki Thermal Power Plant
in Kanpur, worth over ₹8,300 crore, was opened, along with three 660 MW units of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project valued at ₹9,330 crore. The Prime Minister also inaugurated 132 kV substations at Ecotech-8 and Ecotech-10 in Greater Noida, worth ₹320 crore.
Further developments include the inauguration of rail overbridges at Panki Power House Railway Crossing and Panki Dham Crossing on Panki Road in Kanpur. These structures will support the Panki Thermal Power Extension Project by facilitating coal and oil transport and easing traffic congestion.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated a 40 MLD tertiary treatment plant at Bingawan in Kanpur, which will enable the reuse of treated sewage water to promote water conservation.
Foundation stones laid for power and road projects
Foundation stones were laid for a 220 kV substation in Sector 28 of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Gautam Buddh Nagar, to meet regional energy demands. The Prime Minister also laid foundation stones for road projects including the widening and strengthening of Gauria Pali Marg in Kanpur Nagar District and a road connecting Narwal node on Prayagraj highway to Kanpur defence node under the defence corridor.
During the same event, the Prime Minister distributed certificates and cheques to beneficiaries of the PM
Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojna
,
National Livelihood Mission
, and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
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