Will end poverty in 3 years, make UP number one: Yogi Adityanath

Maharajganj : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Maharajganj for a one-day trip on Saturday, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 629 development projects worth ₹654 crore, including the inauguration of the Rohin Barrage.

During the public meeting organized for the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the achievements of both the central and state governments. He made a commitment to eradicate poverty from Uttar Pradesh in the next three years and to make the state the number one in the country.

The Chief Minister stated, “The Waqf Board Amendment Act was recently passed in Parliament, which will put an end to the looting and illegal occupation of land under the name of Waqf.” He further emphasized that no one will be able to occupy the land designated for public purposes.

“Government property will now be used for public welfare, such as schools, hospitals, colleges, medical colleges, barrages, and housing projects,” he stated.

CM Yogi expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their support in this regard. He also shared that in Uttar Pradesh, lakhs of acres of land had been illegally occupied in the name of the Waqf Board, preventing the proper welfare of the poor. However, with the new law, such exploitation will now be curbed.

On the occasion of Ashtami during Vasantik Navratri, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid his respects to Maa Banailiya Devi and highlighted the privilege of inaugurating the Rohin River barrage in the Nautanwa assembly constituency. He stated, “This barrage will benefit 16,000 farmers and irrigate over 5,400 hectares of land.”

CM Yogi declared that the barrage will be named after Maa Banailiya Devi, noting that the water of the Rohin River, which flows from Nepal to Gorakhpur, is sweet and will serve the farmers for many years. He explained that while this barrage had been in demand for 25 years, previous governments were preoccupied with personal gains and land looting. “Now, this barrage will provide water for irrigation and flood protection, while also creating new employment opportunities through the development of water bodies, tourism, boating, and restaurants,” he added.

The Chief Minister further emphasized the significant progress Uttar Pradesh has made in the past eight years, stating, “In 2017, UP was the seventh largest economy in the country, but today it is the second largest.” He also mentioned the inclusion of villages from tribes like Musahar, Vantangiya, and Tharu in various public welfare schemes.

Referring to key developments like the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and the Maha Kumbh, CM Yogi highlighted the unique blend of development and heritage in the state. He also recalled the Saryu Canal Project, stating that although it was initiated in 1972, it took 49 years to complete—only finished under the leadership of the BJP government.

The Chief Minister highlighted the progress made in infrastructure development, stating that a network of four-lane roads has been established across the state.

Key roads, including the Gorakhpur-Nautanwa-Sonauli road and Farenda-Nautanwa road, are being converted into four-lane highways. Village roads, previously 3 meters wide, are now being expanded to 7 to 10 meters.

In the area of irrigation, millions of hectares of land have benefited from the Arjun Sahayak, Bansagar, and Saryu Canal projects. Over the last eight years, 23 lakh hectares of land have received irrigation facilities, and 14 lakh farmers have been provided with free tubewell connections.

CM Yogi also mentioned the establishment of Atal Residential Schools for the children of workers and Chief Minister Composite Schools in every development block. “During the era of previous governments, it was a time of ‘one district, one mafia’; now we are providing ‘one district, one medical college,'” he said. He further added that before 2017, festivals were marked by fear, but now the rioters have stopped.

He emphasized the ongoing work for farmers’ development, youth employment, women’s safety, and self-reliance, alongside the control of diseases like encephalitis, dengue, and malaria. Additionally, the promotion of Gaushalas and dairy production will be prioritized in Madhwalia, and soon the Kendriya Vidyalaya and Sports Stadium will be inaugurated in Maharajganj.

The Chief Minister noted that Maharajganj leads the state in the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, with 1,000 youth receiving interest-free loans. He also pointed out that the district administration will focus on promoting Kala Namak rice, Shrianna, natural farming, dairy, and fisheries. He stressed that this is a new India, where development work is carried out without discrimination. “Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country is witnessing the emergence of a new India,” he added.

Reflecting on India’s economic progress, CM Yogi shared that 10 years ago, India was the 11th largest economy in the world. “Under PM Modi’s leadership, today we have become the fifth largest economy, and within the next two years, India will be the third-largest economic superpower.”

He highlighted the ongoing realization of projects like highways, expressways, dry ports, railways, waterways, metro systems, and ropeways. A dry port is being developed in Sonauli, and after electricity in every household, the Har Ghar Nal Yojana is also being completed.

The Chief Minister concluded by saying that development is being carried out at a rapid pace, alongside efforts focused on public welfare. He also encouraged people to watch the Surya Tilak program of Ramlala in Ayodhya on TV during Ram Navami and extended his best wishes for a Happy Navratri and Ram Navami to all.

On this occasion, Maharajganj MP and Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, State Jal Shakti Minister Swatantradev Singh, AYUSH Minister and Maharajganj In-charge Minister Dayashankar Mishra Dayalu, District Panchayat President Ravikant Patel, MLAs Rishi Tripathi, Gyanendra Singh, Prem Sagar Patel, Jayamangal Kannaujiya, BJP District President Sanjay Pandey, Principal Secretary of the Irrigation Department Anil Garg, along with administrative officers and public representatives, were present.

Cheques, toolkits, smartphones, and appointment letters distributed to beneficiaries

During the event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed various items to beneficiaries under several schemes, including cheques, tablets, keys, Ayushman cards, poshan potlis, pug machines, and sports promotion materials. The Chief Minister also performed the Annaprashan Sanskar for children present at the event and handed out appointment letters to doctors and Anganwadi workers.

The Chief Minister planted saplings during the program. In addition, a loan of ₹5 lakhs was provided to Yogita and Shivam Jaiswal under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana. Poshan potlis were given to Gunja and Pawan Kumar, house keys to Gayatri Devi and Mohan under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, and a cheque of ₹10 lakhs was handed to Neeraj.

Appointment letters were distributed to Dr. Divya Dwivedi and Dr. Sudhir Pandey as doctors under the National Child Health Program. Ayushman cards were given to Shiv Pujan and Sushila Devi under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Toolkits were distributed to potter Sarvjit Kumar under the Matikala Toolkit initiative, while sports kits were handed out to Govind Rao and Mamta of Yuvak Mangal Dal. Appointment letters were also given to newly appointed Anganwadi workers Priya Singh and Ruby.

Additionally, a cheque of ₹21 crore 13 lakh 80 thousand was provided to Laxmina Devi and Shariul Nisha under the National Rural Livelihood Mission.

An ex-gratia amount of ₹30 lakhs was given to Indu Tripathi, the family member of the late Udaybhan Tripathi, who died while on duty. Another ₹30 lakhs was given to Poonam Yadav for her excellent work under the Mukhyamantri Panchayat Protsahan Puraskar.

Tablets were distributed to Priyanka Maurya and Aadya Rai under the Mission Shakti program, while Roshni Verma and Mansha Gaur received tablets in the field of education under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana.