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Ganga Expressway Deadline: CM Yogi's December Push Amid Economic Vision

CM Yogi Adityanath has set a December deadline for completing the Ganga Expressway to boost connectivity between western and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The state is planning several expressway extensions including routes to Haridwar and Jewar while coordinating with NHAI networks. Significant progress has been made on the defence corridor with thousands of acres acquired and major investments secured. The government is also establishing skill centers and implementing strict land use policies to ensure timely project execution.

Key Points: CM Yogi Sets December Deadline for Ganga Expressway Completion

  • CM Yogi orders weekly progress reviews for all expressway projects
  • Defence corridor receives ₹30,819 crore investment proposals across six cities
  • New expressway extensions planned including Meerut-Haridwar and Noida-Jewar links
  • Skill development centres to be established at all defence corridor nodes
  • Land allocation policy mandates cancellation if unused within three years
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Ganga Expressway to be completed by Dec: CM Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to complete Ganga Expressway by December, reviews extensions and defence corridor progress with ₹30,819 crore investments.

"Expressways are not merely roads but the backbone of Uttar Pradesh's economy and industrial future - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, Oct 29

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while chairing a high-level review meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Expressway Development Authority (UPEIDA) on Wednesday, said that expressways are not merely roads but the backbone of Uttar Pradesh's economy and industrial future.

He directed officials to ensure that the construction of the Ganga Expressway is completed by December, emphasising that progress must be expedited to strengthen connectivity between the western and eastern regions of the state.

The Chief Minister also ordered weekly reviews of every project's progress and stressed that no compromise on quality would be tolerated.

The meeting also reviewed the proposed extensions of the Ganga Expressway -- including the Meerut-Haridwar, Noida-Jewar, and Chitrakoot-Rewa Link Expressways -- as well as the planned Vindhya Expressway and Vindhya-Purvanchal Link Expressway, which will connect Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra.

CM Yogi directed that while planning new expressways, full alignment should be maintained with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) network to prevent overlap and ensure an integrated, coordinated road infrastructure across the state.

The Chief Minister also directed the establishment of skill development centres at all nodes of the defence industrial corridor in Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot.

He said these centres should provide technical training to local youth, linking them to the defence industry to create employment opportunities and promote regional self-reliance.

The meeting was informed that investment proposals totalling around Rs 30,819 crore have been received for the defence corridor, with 5,039 acres of land acquired and several companies already commencing operations.

Highlighting the state's land allocation policy, the Chief Minister stated that if an investor fails to utilise the allotted land within three years, the allocation should automatically be cancelled.

He instructed officials to establish a transparent system to monitor land use and to provide further facilities to investors only based on genuine progress.

The meeting also reviewed UPEIDA's time-bound plan to attract investment in industrial clusters and logistics parks being developed along the expressways. The plan includes ensuring reliable electricity and water supply, truck terminals, way stations, and health and emergency facilities.

- IANS

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Priya S
I appreciate the focus on skill development centers. Training local youth for defense industry jobs is a smart move. Hope these opportunities reach the grassroots level and benefit rural youth too.
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Arjun K
While I support infrastructure development, I hope the December deadline doesn't compromise quality. We've seen many projects rushed and then facing maintenance issues. Weekly reviews are good, but quality checks should be independent.
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Sarah B
The land allocation policy is much needed! Too often, industrial land remains unused while genuine investors struggle. This will ensure optimal utilization of resources and prevent land banking.
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Vikram M
Connecting western and eastern UP through this expressway will bridge the development gap. Eastern districts have been neglected for too long. This could bring balanced regional growth. 🙏
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Kavya N
Rs 30,819 crore investment in defense corridor is impressive! But I hope local MSMEs get fair participation and not just big corporates. The true success will be when local industries benefit.
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Michael C
Coordination with NHAI is crucial to avoid duplication and ensure seamless travel experience. Hope they also focus on last-mile connectivity from expressways to industrial areas and cities.

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