CM Yogi assures no waterlogging in Gorakhpur, highlights major green and development projects

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday assured that Gorakhpur would not face waterlogging or be “divided into two parts” during the rainy season this year.

He emphasized the need for special cleanliness drives in all neighbourhoods of the city. Speaking at the inauguration of the Kalyan Mandapam in Surajkund, a newly formed ward under the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation, the Chief Minister also addressed the challenges posed by climate change and called for collective action.

“Gorakhpur will not be divided into two parts during the rainy season this year. Corporators should ensure special attention is given to cleanliness in their respective neighbourhoods. When climate change occurs, it does not affect just one individual, but the entire society. Therefore, everyone must plant at least one tree. Rivers are disappearing, and to avoid a severe water crisis, we must work on rejuvenating the rivers. Trees should be planted along both banks of rivers. Planting a tree is part of our duty toward Mother Nature,” CM Yogi said.

He noted that a massive nursery project had been initiated as part of the climate change campaign, preparing 50 crore plants for plantation and highlighting the progress made by local authorities in solid waste management.

“A nursery with 500 million (50 crore) plants has been prepared for this entire campaign. Out of these, 350 million (35 crore) plants will be planted. The Municipal Corporation has made solid preparations for solid waste management. Everyone will benefit from it,” he added.

Yogi Adityanath also highlighted infrastructural development in Gorakhpur, pointing to the expansion of roadways and upcoming institutions.

“All roads in Gorakhpur have become four-lane roads. Balapar, Kushinagar, Pipraich, Deoria and Maharajganj have become four-lane roads. Preparations are also underway for the establishment of AYUSH university in the city, the inauguration of which will be done soon... A food court is also being constructed in the Indira Bal Vihar for dining purposes, and a multi-level parking is going to be constructed at Bandhu Singh Park,” he said.