Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 20 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday took a metro ride from Nayaganj metro station to Rawatpur metro station in Kanpur.

The Chief Minister also visited Gorakhpur to inspect the Herbert Bandha four-lane road project. He emphasised that the new road will ease transportation and reduce traffic congestion. Additionally, CM Adityanath approved development projects worth over INR 700 crores to further improve the district's infrastructure.

He highlighted the importance of widening and strengthening roads in Gorakhpur district, along with the construction of new four-lane roads and an overbridge.

In a post on X, CM Adityanath wrote, 'Today I participated in the programme organised for the on-site inspection of the widening and strengthening of roads in Gorakhpur district, new construction of a 4-lane road, and construction of an overbridge.'

'Giving further impetus to the prosperity journey of Gorakhpur, development works worth more than INR 700 crores have been approved for the public. Hearty congratulations to the people of the district,' the post added.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement saying, 'In view of the storm, hailstorm, and lightning, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed the officers of the concerned districts to conduct relief work promptly. The officers should visit the area, conduct a survey, and monitor the relief work.'

'In case of loss of life or animal due to the disaster, the relief amount should be distributed to the affected immediately. The injured should be given proper treatment. After conducting a survey and assessing the crop loss, send the report to the government so that further action can be taken,' the statement added.

CM Yogi further directed that proper treatment be provided without delay to the injured, and that health facilities ensure timely care. He also ordered officials to assess crop damage through local surveys and submit reports to the state government for necessary action.

Additionally, in areas affected by waterlogging, the Chief Minister instructed that appropriate drainage arrangements be made on priority.

(ANI)