Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday highlighted the transformation of Mirzapur district over the past decade, crediting the progress to the double-engine governance model. He emphasised that the Maa Vindhyavasini corridor has contributed to a fivefold increase in revenue within a year.

Speaking at a district-level event focused on service, security, and good governance, the Chief Minister said, ‘District-level events are being held on service, security, and good governance of the double-engine government. I received the opportunity to participate in these events. In the last 10 years, Mirzapur district has transformed. The Bansagar project has been completed, Maa Vindhyavasini has been constructed, and we have also allocated funds for the Vindhyavasini temple area.’

He added, ‘I am happy to tell you that the work that has been done here in the last eight to ten years is a result of that, that the revenue through the temple corridor here has grown five times within a year. Had Maa Vindhyavasini corridor not been there, the burden of crowd here due to Prayagraj's Mahakumbh would have made it difficult. But the corridor project went ahead in a timely manner.’

Prior to the event, the Chief Minister visited the Maa Vindhyavasini Devi Temple and offered prayers.

Addressing a public gathering at an exhibition showcasing the government’s achievements over the past eight years, CM Yogi underscored the role of faith in fostering economic growth. He said, ‘Faith can also become the basis of economic growth, or Mahakumbh paved the way for it, and I congratulate you. After the development of a corridor of Maa Vindhyavasini, lakhs of Sardars have visited it, and I thank you all for visiting with reverence.’

He further noted that the Ganga Expressway is the largest expressway in the country and announced plans to link Maa Vindhyavasini Dham with Baba Vishwanath Dham via this corridor. ‘We have decided to conduct a survey and connect Maa Vindhyavasini Dham to Baba Vishwanath Dham. This expressway should be connected with Purvanchal Expressway,’ he said.

Highlighting its broader impact, CM Yogi stated, ‘Expressway is the backbone of the economy, the infrastructure will be strengthened, connectivity will be so much better, and there will be such a good possibility of moving the economy forward. Through this eight-year Janpati Mahotsav, you must be seeing the exhibition that is being held; through this, you all must be getting a glimpse, and you must have seen that when you select and send good people, a medical college was also built in Mirzapur, and a corridor of Maa Vindhyavasini was also built. When the new generation graduates, parents will also be a part of the celebration. You will receive the blessings of Vindhyavasini.’

An exhibition has been organised to highlight the achievements of the Uttar Pradesh government over the past eight years. Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers and Health & Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, was also present. 

(ANI)