Varanasi: Terming Varanasi as new Sample Urban Development, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Said that “Kashi is a perfect example of amalgamation of India’s rich tradition and modernity which every city in the country should aspire to”.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the All India Mayors Convention inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The conference was held at the Business Facilitation Center (TFC) of Bada Lalpur area of the city.
Giving credit to PM’s vision and efforts, Yogi said, ‘Seven years ago, Kashi It was very different from what we see today. Seven years ago the streets were narrow and filthy, while in almost every locality, electric wires hanging from electric poles were posing a threat to people’s lives. Open defecation was common on railway tracks at that time. But, now with the construction of lakhs of houses with toilets and community toilets, the picture of Kashi has changed. It is a transformed city because of the PM’s efforts.”
Yogi further said that sustainable urban development plays a vital role in the economic development of the state, and will contribute immensely in making India a $5 trillion economy by 2025.
Referring to the role played by ICCC during the Kumbh Mela, Yogi said, “Kashi has set new benchmarks of development, and has an integrated control and command center to develop a city as a smart city and integrated The importance of traffic management is emphasized. safety management.
He said that 17.5 lakh people have got houses under PM Awas Yojana, while 16 lakh areas in UP are being illuminated with LED lights.
Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also spoke on this occasion. A three-day exhibition showcasing the achievements of UP in terms of urban development is also underway at TFC.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the All India Mayors Convention inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The conference was held at the Business Facilitation Center (TFC) of Bada Lalpur area of the city.
Giving credit to PM’s vision and efforts, Yogi said, ‘Seven years ago, Kashi It was very different from what we see today. Seven years ago the streets were narrow and filthy, while in almost every locality, electric wires hanging from electric poles were posing a threat to people’s lives. Open defecation was common on railway tracks at that time. But, now with the construction of lakhs of houses with toilets and community toilets, the picture of Kashi has changed. It is a transformed city because of the PM’s efforts.”
Yogi further said that sustainable urban development plays a vital role in the economic development of the state, and will contribute immensely in making India a $5 trillion economy by 2025.
Referring to the role played by ICCC during the Kumbh Mela, Yogi said, “Kashi has set new benchmarks of development, and has an integrated control and command center to develop a city as a smart city and integrated The importance of traffic management is emphasized. safety management.
He said that 17.5 lakh people have got houses under PM Awas Yojana, while 16 lakh areas in UP are being illuminated with LED lights.
Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also spoke on this occasion. A three-day exhibition showcasing the achievements of UP in terms of urban development is also underway at TFC.
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