-
- Published: September 24, 2022 21:25
New Delhi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction work of the Vindhya Corridor after offering prayers to Maa Vindhyavasini in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister directed the officers to complete the work of the corridor in six months.
The CM’s chopper landed at Mirzapur Police Lines where he was welcomed by Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce and Mirzapur MP Anupriya Patel.
Ahead of Sharadiya Navratri starting from Monday, the Chief Minister conducted an on-site inspection of Vindhyachal Temple and Vindhya Corridor under construction.
During the inspection of the grand Vindhya Corridor project under construction, Divisional Commissioner Yogeshwar Ram Mishra, and District Magistrate Divya Mittal informed the CM about the progress.
The CM also went through the Vindhya Corridor model and gave the construction project manager instructions to finish everything on time and to standard. In view of Sharadiya Navratri, the CM provided the officials with many instructions regarding the security and convenience of the pilgrims travelling to Vindhyachal temple from all across the nation. Along with the Chief Minister, Principal Secretary for Tourism and Culture Mukesh Meshram was also present.
In the office hall of Commissioner Mirzapur, the CM presided over a review meeting with the officers and inquired about the status of the Vindhya Corridor and the Navratri Mela preparations. He gave instructions to expedite the construction work in a time-bound manner and complete it within the next six months in any case.
The Chief Minister ordered to divide the work into three shifts while hiring more workers and artisans. Additionally, he requested the district administration to review the progress and obtain the progress report while keeping timeliness and quality in mind.
The CM also suggested setting up of workshops for carving stones used in construction work. He advised the officers to better make the fundamental amenities available to the devotees in light of the Navratri Mela.
The Chief Minister further ordered that the whole Vindhyachal Mela region be kept clean and sanitised. Additionally, he gave instructions to improve parking, restrooms, drinking water, medical facilities, security measures, and lighting for the devotees.
The Chief Minister directed to make tabletop speed breakers by removing bumpy breakers from major roads of the Mirzapur city area within three days. In the meeting, Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel and Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh along with other MLAs were present.
Vindhya Corridor, modelled after Kashi Vishwanath Dham, is being built around Vindhyachal Temple at an estimated cost of Rs 224 crore in an effort to boost pilgrimage travel. Using pink stones of Ahraura that have been expertly crafted by Jaipur, Rajasthan, artisans, Vindhya Corridor is being built. This year will mark the official opening of the corridor.