Big Boost for Kanpur: Modi to Launch Projects Worth ₹47.5K Crore
Kanpur (The Uttam Hindu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 15 major projects worth Rs 47,573 crore from Kanpur Chandrashekhar Azad Agricultural and Technology University (CSA) ground today. Apart from metro thermal projects, the city residents will also get the gift of bridges and roads. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also be present in the program. Through this grand event, the government will make many important announcements towards connecting the city with world-class facilities.
PM Modi will inaugurate the new underground section of Kanpur Metro Rail Project from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. 5 new underground stations have been constructed on this route namely Chunniganj, Bada Chauraha, Naveen Market, Nayaganj and Kanpur Central. With this extension, important places of the city like Lal Imli, Z Square Mall, Green Park Stadium, Parade Ground, Book Market and Somdatta Plaza will be directly connected to the metro. Till now 9 stations are operational from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel, and with this extension, the metro service will become more accessible, safe and fast.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate three 660 MW units in Ghatampur and a thermal power project in Panki. These projects will ensure stable and abundant power supply to Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states. Not only this, two new railway bridges will also be inaugurated from Panki Power Plant to Kalyanpur. Through these, uninterrupted supply of coal and fuel will be possible, which will increase the efficiency of the power plant and will also get rid of the problem of jam. A 40 MLD capacity tertiary treatment plant in Bingawan will also be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi.
This plant will treat sewerage water and make it reusable for industrial and irrigation use, thereby promoting water conservation and recycling. Along with this, a new fire station and its residential and non-residential buildings will be inaugurated in Bithoor area of Kanpur, which will enable rapid response in emergencies. During this time, Prime Minister Modi will also virtually inaugurate several projects located in other areas of Uttar Pradesh. These include two 132 kV power substations in Greater Noida, thermal power projects in Jawaharpur, Obra C and Khurja.
These projects will significantly increase the energy supply system and industrial production in the entire state. Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone of three new projects worth more than Rs 441 crore, which will include schemes related to smart infrastructure, traffic improvement and urban services of Kanpur and surrounding areas. These include widening and strengthening of Gauriya Pali Marg in 4 lanes, widening of the road to connect 4 lanes from AH-1 Nerval Mor on Prayagraj Highway via Saadh to Kanpur Defense Node under Defense Corridor and construction of 220 kV substation Sector 28 Yida, Gautam Buddha Nagar.