Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on Friday, where he is set to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a series of major development projects in Kanpur aimed at significantly enhancing infrastructure, power supply, urban mobility, and water management in the region.
A key highlight of the visit will be the inauguration of a crucial section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project. The newly completed stretch from Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station, constructed at a cost of over ₹2,120 crore, comprises 14 planned stations including five newly built underground stations. This segment is expected to provide improved urban mobility, connecting key city landmarks and commercial hubs, thereby boosting public transportation and easing city traffic.
To further augment road infrastructure, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the widening and strengthening work of the Grand Trunk (G.T.) Road, which will enhance connectivity within Kanpur and its adjoining areas.
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for a 220 kV substation at Sector 28 under the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Gautam Buddh Nagar. In addition, he will inaugurate two 132 kV substations at Ecotech-8 and Ecotech-10 in Greater Noida. Developed at a combined cost of over ₹320 crore, these facilities are expected to significantly enhance electricity distribution, supporting the growing industrial and residential needs of the region.
In the power generation sector, a major milestone will be the inauguration of the 660 MW Panki Thermal Power Extension Project in Kanpur. Built at a cost of more than ₹8,300 crore, the project is set to play a crucial role in expanding the state’s energy capacity. Complementing this is the inauguration of three 660 MW units of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, developed at a cost exceeding ₹9,330 crore. Together, these initiatives mark a substantial step forward in strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s power supply network.
The visit also includes the inauguration of two new rail over bridges—at Panki Power House Railway Crossing and Panki Dham Crossing on Panki Road in Kalyanpur Panki Mandir, Kanpur. These bridges are expected to streamline the transport of coal and oil required for the Panki Thermal Power Project, while also easing traffic congestion for local residents.
Further supporting urban development, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a 40 MLD (Million Liters per Day) tertiary treatment plant at Bingawan in Kanpur, developed at a cost of over ₹290 crore. The plant will enable the reuse of treated wastewater, promoting sustainable water resource management and conservation efforts in the region.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for key road projects to strengthen Kanpur’s industrial and defense connectivity. These include the widening and strengthening of the Gauria Pali Marg in Kanpur Nagar and a road link connecting Narwal Mode (AH-1) on the Prayagraj Highway to the Kanpur Defence Node. These projects are set to boost logistics, improve mobility, and support the development of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor.
In addition to infrastructure development, the Prime Minister will participate in welfare initiatives during his visit. He will distribute certificates and cheques to beneficiaries of schemes such as PM Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, the National Livelihood Mission, and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and empowerment at the grassroots level.
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