Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a review in Kanpur on Wednesday to oversee final preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city on May 30, where the PM is set to launch and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth approximately ₹20,900 crore.
During the inspection, CM Yogi directed officials to ensure tight security, seamless coordination among departments, and smooth execution of the event. Senior officials briefed him on logistical and safety arrangements ahead of the high-profile visit.
A major highlight of PM Modi’s visit will be the inauguration of the Chunniganj to Kanpur Central Metro section, a key part of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of over ₹2,120 crore. The corridor includes 14 stations, with five underground, aiming to significantly enhance urban transit.
The PM will also inaugurate or launch several power infrastructure projects, including:
- 220 kV substation in Sector 28 (YEIDA) in Gautam Buddh Nagar,
- 132 kV substations in Ecotech-8 and Ecotech-10 in Greater Noida (worth ₹320 crore),
- 660 MW Panki Thermal Power Extension Project (₹8,300 crore), and
- Three 660 MW units of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project (₹9,330 crore).
In addition, PM Modi will:
- Inaugurate two rail overbridges at Panki Power House and Panki Dham crossings,
- Launch a 40 MLD Tertiary Treatment Plant at Bingawan (₹290 crore) to improve sewage treatment and water reuse,
- Lay the foundation stone for road connectivity upgrades, including the widening of Gauria Pali Marg and construction of a four-lane road linking Narwal Mode to the Kanpur Defence Node under the Defence Corridor project.
The PM will also interact with citizens by distributing certificates and cheques under key government schemes like PM Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, National Livelihood Mission, and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
The high-stakes visit underscores the government’s continued focus on infrastructure growth, urban development, and social welfare in one of Uttar Pradesh’s most vital urban centers.