Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath visited Gonda on Friday where he reviewed proposals for development works submitted by public representatives from 33 assembly constituencies. He approved proposals for more than 1,000 development projects worth Rs 4,900 crore.The CM directed officials to improve connectivity to Maa Pateshwari Shaktipeeth Dham and other important religious destinations in the state. He approved the development of 13 major routes connecting Maa Pateshwari Devi Shaktipeeth, Swaminarayan Temple in Devipatan Division, Makhoda Dham in Basti, and other prominent religious sites.Among major projects reviewed by the CM were PWD works at Maharaja Suheldev Sabhagar. He held discussions with public representatives regarding new development plans and also assessed the progress of road and connectivity projects in Gonda, Balrampur, Bahraich, and Shravasti districts of Devipatan division.The CM reviewed ongoing and proposed development projects in Basti, Siddharth Nagar, and Sant Kabir Nagar districts of the Basti division. Discussions were held on connecting rural areas with major roads, reconstruction of dilapidated roads, strengthening of link roads, and construction works related to bridges and flyovers.Some of the projects which the CM discussed individually were the special repair work on the Hardau Patti Link Road, special repair work on the Panditpurwa-Nahwa-Parsaura via Khajhua Link Road in Katra Bazar, widening and strengthening of the Subhanpur-Belwa Nohar Road, special repair work on the Hattipurwa to Kudiyawan Link Road and construction work of the Chandpur Diha Link Road.Principal secretary, PWD, Ajay Chauhan briefed the CM about the progress on major road, bridge, and flyover projects. Progress reports of major development projects were also presented during the review. The CM specifically discussed the status of the Pothole-Free campaign.Discussions were also held on ongoing development projects in backward regions and aspirational block areas.The CM approved 810 works under the Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana with a budget of Rs 1,473 crore. He prioritised proposals of road repairs and infrastructure development works. These included the development of two state highways, improved connectivity to major industrial areas, construction of 81 minor bridges, and seven major bridges. For better traffic management in urban areas, he approved works related to bypass roads, overbridges, and similar infrastructure projects.Yogi also directed that road safety works be undertaken across Devipatan Division. In addition, approval was granted for the construction of 12 helipads in rural areas of the district.
