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Yogi Adityanath Pushes Varanasi Projects Ahead of Central Zonal Council Meeting

The administration’s campaign to clean drains before monsoon underscores Varanasi’s readiness to host the Central Zonal Council meeting

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspecting the venue of the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting, in Varanasi, on Tuesday (HT Photo)
CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo:SNS)
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reviewed preparations for the Central Zonal Council meeting (HT)

Overview

  • Adityanath ordered officials to finish key infrastructure works, including the ring road, Ganga bridge and Dalmandi road widening, on a war footing
  • He directed 100% cleaning of drains and sewers before the monsoon to prevent waterlogging and called for revival of the Varuna and Assi rivers
  • He instructed police and administrative officers to resolve public grievances swiftly and crack down on habitual traffic offenders through licence cancellations and fines
  • He mandated vigorous implementation of the Prime Minister’s “One Tree in Mother’s Name” drive to develop city forests with public participation
  • Varanasi will host the June 24 Central Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah alongside chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh