Ghaziabad, once known for crime, is now a model of good governance: Yogi

United News of India

26-06-2025

Ghaziabad, Jun 26 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last eight years, and Ghaziabad is a shining example of this change.
'The perception of the city has changed. Ghaziabad, which was once known for crime and gang-wars, is now emerging as a model of development, cleanliness, and good governance,' he said.
The CM was speaking to media persons here today. He said, 'Ghaziabad is now counted among the top 50 cleanest cities in the world and is the most clean city in the state. Ten years ago, no one could have imagined that this district would be connected to a 12-lane greenfield expressway or that the country's first Rapid Rail would pass through it. But today, all of this has become a reality. Ghaziabad now has Rapid Rail, a 12-lane highway, metro connectivity, and an airport as well.'
Before speaking to media, CM Yogi handed over travel kits to a group going on the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. He warmly welcomed the pilgrims and wished them a safe and pleasant journey. He said, 'I pray to Lord Mahadev to bless all of you.'
He also announced that each pilgrim returning from the Kailash Mansarovar trip will receive Rs 1 lakh in financial assistance from the Uttar Pradesh government.
He further said that the Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan was established by the state government for the convenience of pilgrims, and today over 200 devotees have gathered there to begin their journey.
Earlier in the morning, the Chief Minister attended the golden jubilee celebrations of Central Electronics Limited (CEL) in Ghaziabad. Together with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, he laid the foundation stone for a Greenfield Data Center. The CM said that CEL, which was once a loss-making company, has now survived disinvestment and emerged as a profit-making 'Mini Ratna' public sector enterprise.
The Chief Minister also spoke about Ghaziabad entering a new phase of development as 'Greater Ghaziabad.' Appreciating the good work done by all institutions, he said that new initiatives will soon be taken under the Greater Ghaziabad plan. Khoda, Loni, and Muradnagar will be brought under the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation to enable more comprehensive growth.
He also discussed the plan for an integrated office complex to bring all district offices under one roof and to improve safety and law and order through the Police Commissionerate's headquarters.
The Chief Minister also reviewed progress on development and infrastructure projects like the Baba Dudheshwarnath Temple corridor. Regarding the stadium land that the BCCI had acquired long ago but never developed, he instructed the Ghaziabad Development Authority to use that land to construct a stadium and manage it properly.
The Chief Minister said that citizens can now begin using the Mansarovar Bhawan, Uttarakhand Bhawan, or Purvanchal Bhawan. Instructions have been given to the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and the Municipal Corporation to prepare a model for this so that it can be properly developed further.
He also noted that steps taken in recent years have increased the green cover in Ghaziabad, making it a more beautiful city. Garbage heaps have been removed, and new models like Miyawaki forests and city forests can now be seen.
The Chief Minister added that there were also meaningful discussions on the revival of the Hindon River — which was once an identity of Ghaziabad — using natural methods, as well as large-scale tree plantations on both sides of the river under the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' campaign. Issues like development and employment were also discussed.
'The double-engine government will continue this journey of development, and the administration will implement the suggestions and initiatives given by public representatives,' he said.
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