PM inaugurates development initiatives worth over Rs 34000 crore in Azamgarh
Inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of new terminal buildings of 15
airports across the country
Inaugurates Light House Projects (LHP) in Lucknow and Ranchi; Foundation Stone
of these LHPs was laid by the PM in January 2021
Rail and road infrastructure to get strengthened in UP with projects worth more
than Rs 19,000 crore
Dedicates to nation about 744 rural road projects under PMGSY worth more than
Rs 3700 crore in UP
“Our government is working day and night to make the lives easier for families in
Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country”
“Azamgarh, which was counted among the backward areas, is writing a new chapter
of development today”
“Just as our government took public welfare schemes beyond metro cities to
small towns and villages... similarly, we are taking the work of modern
infrastructure to small towns too”
“Uttar Pradesh decides the politics as well as the direction of the country's
development”
“With the double engine government, both the picture and destiny of UP have
transformed. Today Uttar Pradesh is among the best performing states in
implementing central schemes”
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today inaugurated, dedicated and laid
the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth more than Rs
34,000 crores in an event at Azamgarh Uttar Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted the change of such
programme happening in places like Azamgarh instead of being held in Delhi.
“Azamgarh, which was counted among the backward areas, is writing a new chapter
of development today” PM Modi said. Today projects worth Rs 34,000 crore were
either inaugurated or their foundation stones were laid from Azamgarh.
The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 15
airport projects across the country worth more than Rs 9800 crore. He inaugurated
12 new Terminal Buildings of Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Delhi, Lucknow,
Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti and Adampur Airports. The
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of three new Terminal Buildings of
Kadapa, Hubballi and Belagavi Airports. To illustrate the speed of the
completion of airports, the Prime Minister informed that Gwalior terminal was
completed in just 16 months. “This initiative will make air travel easier and
accessible for the common citizens of the country”, he said. The Prime Minister
emphasized that the record of the government of completing announced project in
time repudiates the allegation of these projects being election gimmicks.
“People are seeing that Modi is made of different material. I am working
relentlessly to create a Viksit Bharat”, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said that along with airport, highway and railway
infrastructure, projects related with education, water and environment received
a new push today. Giving a new guarantee to the people of Azamgarh, the Prime
Minister said that ‘Azamgarh will remain ‘Aajanm’ a ‘Vikas ka Garh’ (bastion of
development forever). Breaking into local dialect, the Prime Minister said with
airport, hospital and medical college, Azamgarh is no longer dependent on the
neighbouring big cities.
The Prime Minister said that in the last 10 years, the region is seeing
politics of development in place of the earlier politics of appeasement and
dynasty. This trend got a new momentum under the leadership of the Chief
Minister, Yogi Adityanath, the Prime Minister said. He said cities like
Aligarh, Moradabad, Azamgarh, Shravasti which were ignored as backward areas of
Uttar Pradesh are getting air connectivity due to rapid overall development. He
said just like welfare schemes, modern infrastructure is moving beyond metro
cities to small towns and villages. “Small cities have equal right to airports
and good highways as big metro cities”
PM Modi emphasized. “We are increasing the strength of the tier 2 and tier 3
cities so that urbanization continues unabated”, said the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of connectivity and
infrastructure development in the region. He referred to the inauguration and
foundation laying ceremonies of several railway projects, including those
connecting districts like Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Gazipur, and Prayagraj.
Azamgarh, Mau and Balia received the gift of many railway projects. In addition
to railway projects, Prime Minister Modi underscored the government's
commitment to rural infrastructure development through the Pradhan Mantri Gram
Sadak Yojana. He stated, "More than 5,000 kilometers of roads have been
inaugurated under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, aiming to improve
connectivity for the farmers and youth of Eastern Uttar Pradesh."
Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the government's focus on ensuring
fair prices for farmers' produce. He talked about the substantial increase in
Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various crops, including sugarcane, stating,
"Today, MSP for sugarcane farmers has been increased by 8 percent,
reaching Rs 340 per quintal."
Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi addressed the historical challenges
faced by sugarcane farmers in the region, emphasizing the government's efforts
to address their grievances. He noted, "Our government has settled pending
dues worth thousands of crores for sugarcane farmers, providing them timely and
fair payments." He also elaborated on transformation brought about by
initiatives in biogas and ethanol. Regarding PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, the Prime
Minister informed that in Azamgarh itself 8 lakh farmers received 2,000 crore
rupees under the scheme.
Highlighting the transformative impact of government initiatives, Prime
Minister Modi emphasised the need for honest governance to achieve rapid
development. He stated, "Honest governance is essential for achieving
unprecedented development. Our government is committed to eliminating
corruption and ensuring transparent governance."
Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence in the transformative potential
of the government's initiatives for Eastern Uttar Pradesh. He stated, "The
establishment of Maharaja Suheldev Rajkiya Vishwavidyalaya and other
initiatives will empower the youth and transform the educational landscape of
the region."
Highlighting UP's pivotal role in shaping national politics and
development, Prime Minister Modi emphasized how the state's progress aligns
with the nation's growth trajectory. The Prime Minister commended UP for its exemplary
implementation of central schemes under the double engine government and
positioning the state among the top performers in this regard. He noted the
significant investment made in UP over the past years, with infrastructure
development and the creation of numerous opportunities for the youth being key
outcomes.
PM Modi highlighted UP's rising profile, fuelled by record levels of
investment, ground-breaking ceremonies, and the expansion of expressway
networks and highways. He praised the state's focus on improving law and order,
exemplified by the completion of the historic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Providing a major boost to the civil aviation sector, the Prime Minister
inaugurated and lay the foundation stone of 15 airport projects across the
country worth more than Rs 9800 crore. He will inaugurate 12 new Terminal
Buildings of Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Delhi, Lucknow, Aligarh,
Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti and Adampur Airports. The Prime
Minister laid the foundation stone of three new Terminal Buildings of Kadapa,
Hubballi and Belagavi Airports.
The 12 new Terminal Buildings will have a combined capacity to serve 620
Lakh passengers annually, while for the three Terminal Buildings whose
foundation stone is being laid, once completed, the combined passenger handling
capacity of these airports will increase to 95 Lakh passengers per annum. These
Terminal Buildings have state-of-the-art passenger amenities and are also
equipped with various sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing
System, Provision of Canopies for energy saving, LED Lighting etc. The designs
of these Airports are influenced and derived from the common elements of
heritage structures of that state and city, thus reflecting the local culture
and highlighting the heritage of the region.
One of the key focus areas of the Prime Minister has been providing
housing for all. Guided by this vision, an innovative means to for achieving
this has been the conceptualization of the Light House Project. Prime Minister
inaugurated Light House Project (LHP) in Lucknow and Ranchi under which more
than 2000 affordable flats have been built with modern infrastructure. The
innovative construction technology employed in these LHPs will give the
families a sustainable and futuristic living experience. Earlier, Prime
Minister has inaugurated similar Light House Projects in Chennai, Rajkot and
Indore. The foundation stone of these LHPs was laid by the Prime Minister on
1st January 2021.
For Ranchi LHP, Germany's Precast Concrete Construction System - 3D
Volumetric technology has been adopted. A unique feature of LHP Ranchi is that
each room has been made separately and then the entire structure has been added
like Lego Blocks toys. LHP Lucknow has been constructed using Canada's
Stay In Place PVC Formwork with Pre-Engineered Steel Structural System.
The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone
of several road projects worth around Rs 11,500 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The
road projects will improve connectivity, help reduce traffic congestion and
will lead to socioeconomic development in the region.
The Prime Minister dedicate to nation and laid the foundation stone of
several road projects worth more than Rs 19,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The
projects dedicated to nation include three packages of four lane Lucknow Ring
Road and six laning of Chakeri to Allahabad Section of NH-2. The Prime Minister
also laid the foundation stone of the four-laning of western side spur of
Rampur – Rudrapur; two packages of six-laning of Kanpur Ring Road, and four
Laning of Raebareli – Prayagraj section of NH-24B/ NH-30. The road projects
will improve connectivity, help reduce traffic congestion and will lead to
socioeconomic development in the region.
The Prime Minister dedicated to nation about 744 rural road
projects worth more than Rs 3700 crore built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram
Sadak Yojana. These projects will result in the cumulative construction of over
5,400 KMs of rural roads in Uttar Pradesh, benefiting approximately 59
districts in the state. This will enhance connectivity and provide a
significant boost to socio-economic development.
During the programme, the Prime Minister inaugurated, dedicated and laid
the foundation stone of multiple rail projects worth around Rs 8200 crores,
which will strengthen the rail infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh. He will
dedicate doubling and electrification of multiple key rail sections. He will
also dedicate to the nation Bhatni-Peokol bypass line which will end the
problem of engine reversal at Bhatni and will facilitate seamless trains
operation. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for gauge conversion of
Bahraich-Nanpara-Nepalganj Road rail section. After completion of this project,
the region will be connected to the metropolitan cities through a broad gauge
line which will facilitate speedy development. The Prime Minister also
inaugurated a new rail line from Ghazipur City and Ghazipur Ghat to Tarighat
including a rail bridge over river Ganga. He will also flag off MEMU train
service between Ghazipur City-Tarighat-Dildar Nagar Jn.
Further, the Prime Minister also inaugurated and dedicated multiple
sewage treatment plants and other such projects in Prayagraj, Jaunpur and
Etawah.