Calling for an early implementation of the ambitious river-linking projects so as to end the drought like situation in the rugged Bundelkhand region, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath advocated linking of Betwa with Ken so that people of the region do not die of the paucity of water.
“Everyone knows about the water scarcity in Bundelkhand region. The linking of rivers should commence from Bundelkhand so that the people in the region should get respite from this problem,” he announced at a public meeting held at Kucheha Post Graduate College ground in Hamirpur district on Sunday.
Terming Bundelkhand as “a land of warriors,” Yogi, who is on a two-day visit to Bundelkhand region, said that if water problem is sorted out in the region, development would accelerate. “We need to link Betwa river with others to fulfill the dream. It is this Government’s commitment to provide water and we will not allow people to die of paucity of water,” he added.
During the function, the CM distributed certificates under farm-loan-waiver scheme, Pradhanmantri Awas Yojana and free electricity connections to BPl families.
He said that BJP Government had given free electricity connections to two million families in the state, of which six lakh were from Hamirpur. The area around Bundelkhand expressway would be developed as Industrial area so that local people could get employment. If we can achieve this the youth will not be forced to leave his house to eke out his earning, he said.
During the function CM also inaugurated projects worth Rs 18,896.61 lakh. The money would be used for constriction of bridges over rivers Yamuna, Betwa and Rohan. Besides, the money would be used in construction of roads connecting villages with the State highways.
CM also talked about protecting cows and said big pastures will be built on gram sabha land. A pilot project has started at seven places. If this succeeds we will replicate this formula across Uttar Pradesh under which gram sabha land that has been encroached will be developed as pastures, he said
The CM accused the previous Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party Governments in the State of neglecting Bundelkhand region.
later, the CM left for Mahoba where he inaugurated the Govardhannath fair at Charkhari and distributed certificates of several welfare schemes. He also laid the foundation of 16 schemes and inaugurate 76 other projects.
Yogi also honoured five village pradhans for their contribution to the Swachchata Bharat Abhiyan.
In the evening, the CM reached the religious city of Chitrakoot where he joined the aarti at Mandakani ghat and worship at Baba Gajendranatah temple.
After a night halt at Chitrakoot circuit house, the CM will visit the Kamatnath temple on Monday morning and later review the developmental works of Chitrakoot division with the officials. He is also expected to visit Banari village to review the development there. CM is expected to return to lucknow on Monday evening.