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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM inaugurates underground section of Kanpur metro
KANPUR : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Kanpur. Modi inaugurated the new underground section of the Kanpur metro rail project worth over Rs 2,120 crore from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. This section includes five new underground stations -- Chunniganj, Bada Chauraha, Naveen Market, Nayaganj and Kanpur Central. It will include 14 planned stations with five new underground stations integrating key city landmarks and commercial hubs into the metro network. Additionally, he also inaugurated road widening and strengthening work of GT Road. With this extension, important city landmarks such as Lal Imli, Z Square Mall, Green Park Stadium, Parade Ground, Book Market and Somdutt Plaza will be directly connected via metro. Currently, nine stations are operational from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel. The new section will make metro travel in the city more convenient, faster and safer, according to a statement. The prime minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects aimed at boosting the region's infrastructure and connectivity. In order to boost power generation capacity in the region, multiple projects will be undertaken. Modi laid the foundation stone of a 220 kV substation in Sector 28 at Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Gautam Buddh Nagar to meet the growing energy demands of the region. He also inaugurated 132 kV substations worth over Rs 320 crore at Ecotech-8 and Ecotech-10 in Greater Noida. He inaugurated a 660-MW Panki Thermal Power Extension Project in Kanpur worth over Rs 8,300 crore enhancing Uttar Pradesh's energy capacity. He inaugurated three 660-MW units of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project worth over Rs 9,330 crore, bolstering the power supply significantly.' The prime minister also inaugurated rail over bridges over Panki Power House Railway Crossing and over Panki Dham Crossing on Panki Road at Kalyanpur Panki Mandir in Kanpur. It will support the Panki Thermal Power Extension Project's logistics by facilitating coal and oil transport while also alleviating traffic congestion for the local population. On this occasion, Modi inaugurated a 40 MLD (million litres per day) tertiary treatment plant at Bingawan in Kanpur worth over Rs 290 crore. It will enable the reuse of treated sewage water, promoting water conservation and sustainable resource management in the region. In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, the prime minister laid the foundation stone for widening and strengthening of Gauria Pali Marg for industrial development, and widening and strengthening of the road to connect Narwal Mode (AH-1) on Prayagraj Highway to Kanpur Defence Node (4 lane) under Defence Corridor, both in Kanpur Nagar district, which will significantly improve connectivity for the Defence Corridor, enhancing logistics and accessibility. He also distributed certificates and cheques to the beneficiaries of PM Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojna, National Livelihood Mission and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
PM Modi To Inaugurate Rs 47,573 Crore Several Projects In Kanpur Today
Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,573 crore here on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the inauguration event, which is expected to see major announcements aimed at transforming Kanpur with world-class infrastructure and amenities, the state government said in a statement. PM Modi will inaugurate the new underground section of the Kanpur metro rail project from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. This section includes five new underground stations: Chunniganj, Bada Chauraha, Naveen Market, Nayaganj and Kanpur Central. With this extension, important city landmarks such as Lal Imli, Z Square Mall, Green Park Stadium, Parade Ground, Book Market, and Somdutt Plaza will be directly connected via metro. Currently, nine stations are operational from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel. The new section will make metro travel in the city more convenient, faster and safer, according to the statement. Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate three 660 megawatt power units in Ghatampur and a thermal power project in Panki. These projects are expected to ensure stable and sufficient electricity supply for Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states. Additionally, two new railway bridges from Panki power plant to Kalyanpur will be inaugurated, enabling uninterrupted coal and fuel transportation. "This will improve the efficiency of power plants and help reduce traffic congestion," the statement said. In Bingawan, PM Modi will dedicate a 40 MLD (mega litres per day) tertiary treatment plant to the nation. A tertiary treatment plant is the last stage of waste water treatment process. This facility will treat sewage water and make it suitable for reuse in industries and irrigation. It is expected to promote water conservation and recycling. A new fire station along with its residential and non-residential buildings in the Bithoor area of Kanpur will also be inaugurated, strengthening the city's emergency response capabilities. Prime Minister Modi will also virtually inaugurate several other projects across Uttar Pradesh. These include two 132 kV (kilovolt) power sub-stations in Greater Noida and thermal power plants in Jawaharpur, Obra-C and Khurja. "These projects will significantly increase the energy supply system and industrial production in the entire state," it added. He will also lay the foundation stone for three new projects worth over Rs 441 crore focused on smart infrastructure, traffic improvement and urban services in Kanpur and surrounding areas. These include widening and strengthening of Gauria Pali Marg to four lanes, the widening of the road from Narval Mod on the AH-1 Prayagraj highway to Saand, connecting it to the Kanpur Defence Node as a four-lane road under the Defence Corridor, and the construction of a 220 kV sub-station at Sector-28, YEIDA, Gautam Buddh Nagar.
