Road in Lucknow may be named after astronaut Shux; Fernandes statue likely
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Proposal for installation of a statue of socialist leader George Fernandes, besides naming a road each after astronaut Shubhranshu Shukla and scientist Ram Baksh Singh will be tabled by members of the EC.
Statue of former defence minister George Fernandes is proposed near Lesa substation in Vikas Nagar Sector 6. Fernandes, known for his role during the Kargil War and a political career spanning several decades, served as a key figure in national defence and social movements.
The link road connecting Basant Vihar Colony to Kanpur bypass highway may be named after Group Captain Shubhranshu Shukla, astronaut from Lucknow who was part of Indian Air Force and recently returned from space mission AXIOM 4.
Another proposal seeks to name road near Indiranagar Sector 8, leading to Rani Laxmibai Memorial School, after scientist Ram Baksh Singh, remembered for his pioneering research in developing a chemical method to generate gas from cow dung and plants, a technique that laid the foundation for wider adoption of biogas technology in the country.
An executive committee member said the proposals reflect the civic body's intent to honour local and national figures who contributed significantly in their respective fields. Decisions are expected after formal approval in the meeting.
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