The Raksha Mantri added that the state was witnessing an unprecedented surge in religious tourism following the construction of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.He also stated that Lucknow was also witnessing a jump in investment in sectors including real estate, the hospitality, and healthcare.Meanwhile, praising the development in Uttar Pradesh, Gadkari said: “Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, India aims to become a global leader and a USD 5 trillion economy, with Uttar Pradesh playing a crucial role in achieving this target.”He mentioned that strong infrastructure in roads, water, energy, transport, and communication will boost industries, attract investment, and create new employment opportunities.Highlighting infrastructure development in UP, Gadkari said that Rs 1.25 lakh crore worth of roads have been completed, Rs 1 lakh crore worth of projects are under construction, and another Rs 1 lakh crore worth of projects are in the pipeline.“Additionally, to drive industrial growth in Purvanchal, a Rs 75,000 crore road network is planned from Varanasi to Kolkata and Gorakhpur to Siliguri,” Gadkari said.He urged CM Yogi to pace up land acquisition and environmental clearances for the projects to roll on.Gadkari underscored the massive economic activity at ongoing Mahakumbh claiming that the event had contributed Rs 3 lakh crore to Uttar Pradesh’s GDP.He emphasised that tourism was a sector that generated high employment with minimal investment, benefiting hotels, taxis, restaurants, small businesses, and local artisans.He added that the growth of infrastructure and tourism would further strengthen UP’s economy.
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