CM laid the foundation stone of 42 Development works worth Rs.72 crores

• 24 Jul 2023

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On July 23, 2023, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone of 42 projects, including a mini sports complex and Ramgarhtal Ring Road, from his MLA fund at Bhati Vihar in Gorakhnath area of the state.

Key Points:

• On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced the construction of Kalyan Mandapam for grandly organizing the auspicious functions of the poor. These Kalyana Mandapams will be equipped with all facilities.
• The Chief Minister has directed the Municipal Corporation and the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) to set up Kalyana Mandapam.
• Initially, Kalyan Mandapams will be built at six different places in Gorakhpur city. The establishment of Kalyan Mandapam will cost ₹1 - 1.5 crores. Hall, room, guest room, parking, lawn with a capacity of 250-300 people etc. will be all necessary facilities for marriage and auspicious functions.
• Apart from this, the Chief Minister gifted an international stadium to Gorakhpur. The Chief Minister said that along with the establishment of the first mini-sports complex of eastern Uttar Pradesh in Gorakhpur, an international stadium would also be constructed in an area of 150 acres near Baghagada.
• The Chief Minister said that sportspersons are being encouraged by setting up stadiums in every district, mini stadiums in every development block, playgrounds in gram panchayats, and open gyms in villages and parks.
• Along with giving cash prizes to medal winners in the Olympics, Asiad, Commonwealth, and World Championships, government appointments are also being linked. Recently, 500 players were given appointment letters. In the police department, players are getting jobs in posts ranging from deputy SP to constable.
• Referring to the rejuvenation of 63 basic primary schools to be done by the GDA, the Chief Minister said that facilities of buildings, flooring, furniture, toilets, pure drinking water, smart classes and libraries would be made available in these dilapidated schools. After rejuvenation, these schools will also be seen failing the convent.