UP CM Yogi Visits Gonda, Approves Project Proposals Worth Rs 4,901.65 Crore

Last Updated:June 19, 2026, 19:25 IST

CM Yogi directed officials to improve connectivity to Maa Pateshwari Shaktipeeth Dham and other significant religious sites in Gonda

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday visited Gonda. During his two-hour programme, he review presentations of proposals submitted by public representatives from 33 Assembly constituencies.

The visit followed the Chief Minister’s previous trip to Gonda two weeks ago. He directed officials to improve connectivity to Maa Pateshwari Shaktipeeth Dham and other significant religious sites in the district.

The Chief Minister approved the development of 13 major routes connecting Maa Pateshwari Devi Shaktipeeth, Swaminarayan Temple in Devipatan Division, Makhoda Dham in Basti, and other prominent religious sites.

He greenlit proposals for more than 1,000 development projects worth a total of Rs 4,901.65 crore.

CM Yogi also reviewed Public Works Department projects at Maharaja Suheldev Sabhagar and held discussions with public representatives regarding new development plans. During the meeting, he assessed the progress of road and connectivity projects in Gonda, Balrampur, Bahraich, and Shravasti districts of Devipatan Division.

Reviews Development Projects In Various Districts

The Chief Minister took stock of development projects in Basti, Siddharth Nagar, and Sant Kabir Nagar districts of Basti Division, with discussions focussing on connecting rural areas with major roads, reconstruction of dilapidated roads, strengthening of link roads, and construction works related to bridges and flyovers.

Devipatan Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal and Public Works Department officials briefed the Chief Minister on the progress of roads, bridges, flyovers, and other infrastructure development projects.

CM Yogi directed officials to complete all pending works within stipulated timelines.

Officials also presented CM Yogi updated progress reports on various development projects. During the review, the Chief Minister sought details regarding the latest status of the Pothole-Free Campaign.

He approved 810 works under the Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana, for which approximately Rs 1,472.83 crore will be invested.

Under the scheme, 1,602 kilometres of roads will be constructed in rural areas to provide improved connectivity. More than fifty roads will also be widened and repaired.

CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed presentations of development projects worth approximately Rs 50 crore for each Assembly constituency. He discussed the status of development projects with public representatives.

He gave priority to proposals focused on road repairs aimed at improving connectivity and ensuring smooth transportation in both urban and rural areas. Infrastructure development works were also included in these proposals.

Chief Minister additionally reviewed ongoing development projects in backward regions and aspirational block areas.

Chief Minister approved the development of two State Highways, improved connectivity to major industrial areas, construction of 81 minor bridges, and 7 major bridges. For better traffic management in urban areas, he approved works related to bypass roads, overbridges, and similar infrastructure projects.

He also directed that road safety works be undertaken across Devipatan Division. In addition, approval was granted for the construction of 12 helipads in rural areas of the district.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the latest status of several specific projects, including:

1. Special repair work on the Hardau Patti Link Road
2. Special repair work on the Panditpurwa-Nahwa-Parsaura via Khajhua Link Road in Katra Bazar.
3. Widening and strengthening of the Subhanpur-Belwa Nohar Road.
4. Special repair work on the Hattipurwa to Kudiyawan Link Road
5. Construction work of the Chandpur Diha Link Road.

He sought detailed updates on the progress of these projects, directing officials to ensure timely completion.

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