Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that the Bundelkhand Expressway will add a completely new dimension to the economy of the Bundelkhand region and the entire state.
Addressing a massive gathering on the occasion of the inauguration of 296-km long expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath said, “This ‘Vikas ka expressway’ will boost economic activity, ensure seamless connectivity and will connect the region to development and will open new possibilities for the people of Bundelkhand.”
During the inaugural ceremony at Kaitheri village in Orai tehsil of Jalaun district, the Chief Minister congratulated the people and said, “the BJP has worked to turn Bundelkhand into “earth’s heaven” through several development projects, including Defence Corridor, and has provided ease of living by ensuring to end the various issues faced by the region and restoring rule of law.”
About the expressway
The 296-km four-lane Expressway has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 14,850 crore, which will go through 7 districts and then connect with Agra- Lucknow expressway. The expressway, despite Covid-19 pandemic, has been completed in a record 28 months, informed the Chief Minister.
Asserting that the BJP governments, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are working to realise the vision of ‘Gramyodaya Hi Rashtraodaya,’ Yogi stated that the initiative to end rural disputes through the provision of Gharauni certificates is producing the desired results. Jalaun has become the first district to issue ‘Gharauni certificates’ to all residents.
“Through various projects such as Arjun Sahayak, the region is progressing towards permanently ending its issues related to water scarcity. Today, clean and hygienic potable water is being made available to households in the region through the ‘Har Ghar Nal’ scheme,” added the CM.
Nodes of defence corridor will end struggles of youth
The Chief Minister also said that the two major nodes of the Defence Corridor — Chitrakoot and Jhansi — will end the struggles of the youth in the region and will help in addressing their problem of migration to other places in search of employment opportunities.
