CM opens 2nd KalyanMandapam in Gkp
Speaking at the event, the CM said, "It is the duty of a democratically elected govt to provide resources and facilities that cater to all income groups." He added that five more Kalyan Mandapams are under construction and announced the allocation of his entire MLA fund for the project.
The 35,500 sq ft Mandapam offers an affordable venue for ceremonies, priced between ₹11,000 and ₹25,000, aimed at benefiting lower and middle-income families.
Highlighting Gorakhpur's transformation, Yogi listed several ongoing and completed projects, including AIIMS, the fertilizer factory, Smart City initiatives and connectivity upgrades through ring roads and highways. He also praised the integrated waste management at Suthni, beautification projects and infrastructure developments like food streets and parking hubs.
Emphasizing safety and sanitation, the CM encouraged citizens to install CCTV cameras and called for the formation of 'mohalla' committees to oversee cleanliness and plantation drives.
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He urged people to plant trees in their mothers' names on June 23, marking the martyrdom day of Pandit Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
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he CM also appealed to residents to actively participate in International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21, saying, "Yoga is a guarantee of good health and a global gift from India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi." He encouraged programmes in every ward and locality to mark the day.
The upcoming 75-bed working women's hostel will be named after Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, marking her 300th birth anniversary. Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan, Mayor Manglesh Srivastava, and other local leaders praised the CM's development vision.
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