UP Infrastructure Development: The development that has taken place in Uttar Pradesh during the 9 years of Yogi Adityanath’s tenure is unprecedented. That is why today UP has become the expressway hub of the country with 55 percent expressways. Where it is at the forefront in 16 airports, rail, national waterways and freight corridors.
Lucknow, 20 March. Uttar Pradesh has registered unprecedented changes in the field of infrastructure in the last 9 years and has included itself among the fastest developing states of the country. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, work has been done on a large scale in areas like roads, expressways, airports, railways, waterways, energy and water management in the state, which has given new momentum to development.
New road from city to village
The expansion of road network in the state has decided the direction of development. Since 2017, 63,383 km of roads have been widened and strengthened, while 35,433 km of rural roads have been constructed to connect villages to the main routes. The average speed of road construction of 19 kilometers per day shows the rapid progress of the state. Along with this, traffic has been made easier by constructing 1,740 bridges. Extensive work to connect tehsil and block headquarters with better roads has also been completed.
UP has the highest expressway network in the country
Uttar Pradesh has today become a major center of the country’s expressway network. About 55 percent of the total expressways of the country are located in the state. Projects like Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway and Gorakhpur Link Expressway have given a new direction to connectivity by reducing regional disparities. Ganga Expressway, about 99 percent of which has been completed, is going to prove to be a historic project connecting the eastern and western parts of the state. Apart from this, new projects like Vindhya Expressway will also further expand the scope of development.
UP number-1 in air connectivity
Uttar Pradesh has also made significant progress in the field of air connectivity. At present there are 16 airports operating in the state, out of which 4 are international. Noida International Airport located at Jewar is moving towards becoming a major aviation hub of the country. After its launch, Uttar Pradesh will become the state with the largest number of international airports in the country, which will boost tourism, trade and investment. The state has also strengthened its position in the fields of railways and waterways. With about 16,000 km long rail network, Uttar Pradesh is among the states with the largest rail network in the country. At the same time, the connection of 11 national waterways is giving it a new identity in the field of logistics. The country’s first multi-modal terminal in Varanasi and the freight village developed in 100 acres are making the state a major center of export and freight transportation. Infrastructure in the water sector has also been expanded rapidly.
As a result of these efforts Uttar Pradesh is strong today
Emerging as a new development model with modern and world class infrastructure. Better connectivity and expansion of infrastructure facilities have not only eased the lives of common citizens but have also opened new doors for industry, investment and employment. The state is now moving rapidly towards playing an important role in the country’s economy on the basis of infrastructure.
“Double engine” to make life of citizens easier
Due to the efforts of the government, connectivity has expanded significantly in Uttar Pradesh. Excellent road network and rapid construction is making the lives of common citizens easier. This is the reason why the state is moving rapidly towards becoming the best today.” Sanjeev Singh Gaur, Minister of State Social Welfare
Uttar Pradesh created a new identity
“The 9 years of Yogi government are a symbol of development, trust and good governance. Uttar Pradesh has created a new identity in the field of infrastructure, expressway, airport and industrial development. Today the state has become a reliable destination for investment and development.” Danish Azad Ansari, Minister Uttar Pradesh
Infrastructure development gained unprecedented pace in Uttar Pradesh
“Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh has gained unprecedented momentum after 2017. Today the state has become an example of world-class connectivity with 55 percent expressway network of the country. Projects like Purvanchal, Bundelkhand and Ganga Expressway have created a new stream of development by connecting every part of the state.” Avnish Kumar Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister