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News India Live, Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is today on a one-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, where he is giving new gifts of development to the state. The main attraction of this tour is the grand inauguration of ‘Ganga Expressway’, which will directly connect Western Uttar Pradesh to Prayagraj. Starting his journey from Varanasi, PM Modi is participating in programs related to Hardoi and Meerut-Prayagraj route. This is being considered as the biggest step towards making Uttar Pradesh an ‘Expressway State’.
Big things about PM Modi’s UP tour
01:15 PM: “UP’s potential is increasing” – PM’s address in Hardoi Addressing the public meeting in Hardoi, PM Modi said that Ganga Expressway is not just a network of roads, but it is a gateway to prosperity for the industries and farmers of UP. He said that today’s India is moving forward taking heritage and development together.
12:30 PM: PM Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway The Prime Minister officially inaugurated the 594 km long Ganga Expressway by pressing a button. During this time, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present with him. After the inauguration, the PM also took stock of the construction work and quality of the expressway.
11:45 AM: Had darshan of Baba Vishwanath in Varanasi. At the beginning of his tour, PM Modi reached Varanasi and attended the court of Baba Vishwanath. Here he inspected the corridor and reviewed the local development works.
10:30 AM: Air Force plane landed on the expressway During the inaugural programme, Indian Air Force fighter aircraft conducted a touch-and-go drill on the airstrip on the Ganga Expressway. Seeing this scene, the public present welcomed the PM with applause.
5 major features of Ganga Expressway:
Distance Reduction: The journey from Meerut to Prayagraj will now be completed in just 6-7 hours.
Benefits to 12 districts: Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj will be directly connected.
Airstrip: 3.5 km long airstrip for emergency landing near Shahjahanpur.
Industrial Corridor: Food processing units and MSME parks will be constructed along the expressway.
Security: Advanced traffic management system and CCTV cameras monitoring the entire route.
Impact on politics and economy of Uttar Pradesh Political experts believe that the inauguration of Ganga Expressway will prove to be a game changer from the upcoming elections and investment point of view in the state. This visit of PM Modi is going to give new heights not only to the infrastructure but also to the religious tourism of Kashi. The coming of industries in Hardoi and surrounding areas is expected to generate huge employment at the local level.