Yogi reviews devpt projects, seeks inputs from public representatives
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Lucknow: Reiterating that public representatives were a crucial bridge between the govt and the public, chief minister
Yogi Adityanath
on Wednesday said that their inputs and suggestions were crucial for the proper implementation of projects and schemes.
The CM was reviewing 3,397 development proposals worth Rs 42,891 crore for the Lucknow division, where he interacted with 42 MLAs and five MLCs from assembly constituencies like Lucknow, Hardoi, Rae Bareli, Unnao, Sitapur and Lakhimpur Kheri.
With about a year and a half left for the next assembly elections in UP, the CM is carrying out a review assessment of major projects across divisions, directing officials to complete important development works at the earliest.
Sources indicate that the development of the state, in addition to industrial growth, will be its major achievements which the govt will take to the people. To this end, the CM is also stressing the need to maintain contact with public representatives, assuring them that their inputs will be addressed on priority.
During Wednesday's meeting, the CM highlighted the unique historical, cultural and social aspects of each district in the division, saying that any development work should focus on the preservation and promotion of these aspects.
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He described Lucknow as a hub of modernity and the cultural capital of Awadh, which remains a vibrant symbol of art, literature and tradition. "Like Kashi, Lucknow's soul is eternal and its spirit universally resonant," he said, touching upon "Hardoi's deep-rooted legacy of truth and penance, and Raebareli's rich contributions to literature, the freedom movement and folk art.
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Mentioning Unnao district as the karmabhoomi of Chandrashekhar Azad and other stalwarts of the freedom struggle, he added that development projects in the district should be envisioned in an integrated manner, drawing inspiration from this historical consciousness.
The CM described Sitapur as a city having unparalleled religious and spiritual stature, with Naimisharanya as its spiritual heart, where sages once transmitted the Vedic wisdom to the world.
He further emphasised Lakhimpur Kheri's prominence on the global wildlife map due to Dudhwa National Park, praising its biodiversity, the agricultural richness of the Terai region, and the vibrant Tharu culture.
While assessing projects, he directed the PWD to prepare a plan of action based on inputs by public representatives and implement proposals on roads, bridges, ROBs/RUBs and flyovers.
He emphasised the need to complete all road projects within set timelines. Special priority, he said, should be given to constructing roads in villages associated with public representatives and martyrs.
He also reviewed progress under the CM Tourism Promotion Scheme, through which more than 1,000 religious sites across the state have been beautified and equipped with tourist facilities. He instructed the tourism department to identify at least one tourist site in every assembly constituency and prepare a development plan for them.
The CM directed the department of urban development to consult public representatives before finalising any project proposal and to take timely, transparent and coordinated action on all points raised by public representatives.
"Bhoomi pujan and foundation stone ceremonies for new schemes should be organised after Sept 15, with public representatives leading the ceremonies and their names inscribed on the plaques. There should be no unnecessary delays or laxity in project execution," he said.
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