Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 14: Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 114 infrastructural projects in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya were also present during the inauguration.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded Nitin Gadkari for spearheading an infrastructure revolution in India. He pointed out that between 2004 and 2014, urban infrastructure spending amounted to INR 1,78,000 crore, while the figure increased substantially to INR 28,52,000 crore from 2014 to 2024.
“Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has brought an infrastructure revolution in the country. If I talk about urban infrastructure, Rs 1,78,000 crore were spent between 2004 and 2014, while Rs 28,52,000 crore were invested in infrastructure development between 2014 and 2024,” Rajnath Singh said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also highlighted the success of the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025. He revealed that the event would boost the state’s economy by INR 3 lakh crore, emphasizing the importance of such large-scale religious gatherings for tourism and infrastructure development.
CM Yogi stated, “We get the opportunity to host Kumbh every six years and Mahakumbh every 12 years. All the activities we do boost our tourism. The economy of UP will get a boost of Rs 3 lakh crore because of Mahakumbh. People point fingers and ask why Rs 5000-6000 are spent. This amount is not just spent on Kumbh but also on the renovation of Prayagraj city. A total of Rs 1500 crore is spent on organising Kumbh, and, in return, our economy gets a benefit of Rs 3 lakh crore.”
The Mahakumbh 2025 is set to be the largest religious and spiritual gathering in the world, attracting millions of devotees from around the globe. Over 480 million people have already participated in the sacred dip at Triveni Sangam, marking the event as a historic and spiritual landmark.