Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that development projects in Noida and Greater Noida authorities had gained momentum in the last three years as a result of which the per capita income of the people in Noida had pipped that of Delhi residents.
“A new image of Uttar Pradesh appears before the entire world whenever there are discussions about these authorities,” he said.
The chief minister on Monday dedicated to people and laid the foundation stones of 19 projects worth Rs 2,821 crore in Botanical Garden area of Sector-38 of Noida on Monday.
The projects dedicated on Monday include a multi-level parking built at a cost of Rs 580 crore where around 7,500 cars can be parked at one time.
In addition, the work of Zila Sanyukta Chikitsalay has also been completed at a cost of Rs 344 crore to provide medicare to the residents of Noida.
Addressing a gathering, Yogi said, “We all have to be mentally prepared to realise the vision of Smart City. It is not just the work of officials and public representatives but public participation is also required to fulfill the vision of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’.”
The chief minister said that the foundation stone of Noida Convention and Habitat Center, two STPs (sewage treatment plants) of 100 MLD capacity each were also being laid.
“The state government has also arranged funds for a flyover, an ITMS centre and a golf course. Beside working on the plan for underpass construction, the process of setting up a start-up hub for youth is also being initiated here. As most industrial institutes of the country are here, effort should be made to connect these with different industries,” he said.
“The state government is creating youth hubs in every district and efforts are being made to connect 5,000 youth with each hub. Under apprentice scheme, Rs. 2,500 will be given as honorarium per month,” the chief minister added.
Yogi said that Jewar airport was the outcome of positive thinking for development.
“Millions of youth will get employment at the international airport. After 73 years of Independence, the country’s largest aircraft maintenance and repair centre is being established near Jewar, which again will generate jobs for millions of youths,” Yogi said.
He said Jewar would be the most developed region in the country and favourite investment destination in 5-10 years.
The chief minister said that Noida had become a new hub for media industry.
“Media can play a positive role. If it propagates good work, people will get inspired. Today, a positive image of Uttar Pradesh has been established all over the world. No such thing should be done at any level, that causes problem to the common man. The prime minister always says that the government should work for the people and make life easier for them,” Yogi said.