Gorakhpur, April 23:,Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that when the intention is clear, it doesn’t take long to change destiny. If there is a strong will to do something and the intention is also in accordance with it, then circumstances appear to change. The developmental change that has taken place in Gorakhpur within nine years is a proof of this.
Chief Minister Yogi was addressing the gathering on Thursday morning after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 497 development projects worth โน 1055 crore, including the eco park created by disposing of legacy waste on the Ekla Bandha of Rapti River, the Nausadh-Maluni four-lane road. On this occasion, he also launched the Swachh School Abhiyan by unveiling a cleanliness toolkit and calendar.
At the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony held at Ekla Bandha, the Chief Minister said that if there is a will to do something good, a lot of change can be achieved.
Referring to the new transformation of Ekla Bandha into an eco-park, he said that upon entering Gorakhpur from Varanasi or Lucknow, the first thing one encountered was garbage. It was very unsightly and unpleasant. However, with the will to do something, change gradually occurred.
He said that 30-35 years ago, where Transport Nagar is now located, all of Gorakhpur’s garbage was dumped there. The Municipal Corporation resolved the issue, and today there is Transport Nagar, the best market, and the Mandi of Gorakhpur. After Transport Nagar was built, garbage began to be dumped at Ekla Bandha. This resulted in air pollution, soil contamination, river pollution, and impacts on the groundwater level. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) even imposed fines for this. The Chief Minister said that intention changed destiny, and a wonderful eco-park was created.
Praising the entire Municipal Corporation team for the development of the Eco Park, the Chief Minister said that the Municipal Corporation has transformed waste into gold at the entrance of Gorakhpur city. The Eco Park, created by disposing of 2.26 lakh metric tons of waste, has become a picnic spot and an excellent tourist destination for the entire family. After the inauguration, the Chief Minister also toured the Eco Park.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Gorakhpur has achieved unprecedented achievements in every field, including road connectivity, health, sanitation, education, sports, industry, and employment. Previously, Gorakhpur lacked sports facilities, but today, several mini stadiums have been built. An international stadium is being constructed in the Gorakhpur Rural Assembly constituency. AIIMS and BRD Medical College have become centers of excellence in medical care. There are four universities in Gorakhpur. A fertilizer factory has also become operational in Gorakhpur, and a sugar mill has been established in Pipraich. Furthermore, the flood problem in the district, including the southern region, is being rapidly resolved.
Describing the Nausadh-Malauni four-lane road in front of the Eco Park as a solution to Nausadh’s traffic congestion problem, CM Yogi said that this approximately three-kilometer-long four-lane road will make commuting between Lucknow and Varanasi even easier. He listed the city’s various achievements.
Launching the Swachh School Abhiyan from the stage of the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony, the Chief Minister said that a special campaign involving school children is being launched to make Gorakhpur a 7-star garbage-free city and rank among the top three in the Swachh Survey. The message of cleanliness will be spread through the participation of over one lakh children.
Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan Shukla and Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava also expressed their views at the event. District Panchayat President Sadhna Singh, MLAs Fateh Bahadur Singh, Rajesh Tripathi, Shriram Chauhan, Mahendrapal Singh, Pradeep Shukla, Sarwan Nishad, MLC Dr. Dharmendra Singh, State Women’s Commission Vice President Charu Chaudhary, BJP Regional President Sahajanand Rai, former Mayor Anju Chaudhary, Dr. Satya Pandey, District President Janardan Tiwari, Metropolitan Coordinator Rajesh Gupta, etc. were also present.
In addition, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the new vehicles added to the Municipal Corporation’s fleet from the venue. These vehicles include a Poclain, a CNG Magic, a skid loader, and a Moksha vehicle equipped with a deep freezer. The Moksha vehicle will be used for the respectful transportation of the mortal remains.
The foundation stone was also laid for these major projects
Beautification of three parks under the Upvan Yojana, costing โน6.44 crore. – 83 drain construction works for drainage in various wards, costing โน107.44 crore. – Construction of an RCC stormwater drain from Gulriha police station to Chiluataal, costing โน123.81 crore. – Green belt and mini-forestation works in various wards, costing โน35.01 crore.