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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Farmers prosper as Gorakhpur e-way turns into reality
Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur Link Expressway has become not only a symbol of fast-paced connectivity and regional development, but also of farmer prosperity. Yogi govt ensured landowners who contributed their land for the mega project were duly rewarded. As many as 22,029 farmers were paid compensation of Rs 2030 crore in a transparent process, laying foundation for a development model built on trust and participation. Spread across four districts—Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh—the project required acquisition of 1,149 hectares of land from 172 villages. Compensation payments were made through direct benefit transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency and timeliness. Of the total land acquired, Gorakhpur district contributed maximum, with 570.73 hectares from 88 villages. A compensation of Rs 1,248.28 crore was disbursed to 1,2935 farmers. In Ambedkar Nagar, Rs 438.04 crore was paid to 4,741 farmers for 297.88 hectares. Azamgarh saw 3931 farmers receive Rs 328.71 crore for 259.25 hectares, while in Sant Kabir Nagar, 422 farmers received Rs 15.26 crore for 20.91 hectares. Govt's farmer-first approach was evident when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured 500 land-contributing farmers at a special ceremony held in 2020 in GIDA (Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority) area. The Chief Minister felicitated 40 of them. The expressway, stretching 91.35 km from Gorakhpur to Azamgarh, is now set to be inaugurated on Friday. As the corridor prepares to fuel industrial growth, farmer cooperation and trust stand out as the true pillars of this success story.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Farmers prosper as Gkp e-way turns into reality
1 2 Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur Link Expressway has become not only a symbol of fast-paced connectivity and regional development, but also of farmer prosperity. Yogi Adityanath-led govt ensured landowners who contributed their land for the mega project were duly rewarded. As many as 22,029 farmers were paid compensation of Rs 2030.29 crore in a transparent process, laying foundation for a development model built on trust and participation. Spread across four districts—Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh—the project required acquisition of 1148.77 hectares of land from 172 villages. Compensation payments were made through direct benefit transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency and timeliness. Of the total land acquired, Gorakhpur district contributed maximum, with 570.73 hectares from 88 villages. A compensation of Rs 1,248.28 crore was disbursed to 1,2935 farmers. In Ambedkar Nagar, Rs 438.04 crore was paid to 4,741 farmers for 297.88 hectares. Azamgarh saw 3931 farmers receive Rs 328.71 crore for 259.25 hectares, while in Sant Kabir Nagar, 422 farmers received Rs 15.26 crore for 20.91 hectares. Govt's farmer-first approach was evident when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured 500 land-contributing farmers at a special ceremony held in 2020 in GIDA (Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority) area. The Chief Minister felicitated 40 of them. The expressway, stretching 91.35 km from Gorakhpur to Azamgarh, is now set to be inaugurated on Friday. As the corridor prepares to fuel industrial growth, farmer cooperation and trust stand out as the true pillars of this success story.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
CM Yogi assures financial aid to patients sans Ayushman cards
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday assured full financial assistance to patients suffering from serious illnesses who do not possess Ayushman Bharat cards. During the Janata Darshan at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan auditorium within Gorakhnath Temple complex in Gorakhpur on Wednesday, CM Yogi directed officials to prepare cost estimates for such patients to facilitate aid through the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund. Emphasising that lack of funds should not delay medical treatment, he said the government will ensure the best possible care. He also ordered officials to ensure all eligible individuals are issued Ayushman Bharat cards without delay. 'Get an estimate from the doctor, and the government will ensure you receive financial support,' the CM told a woman at the public interaction. Yogi listened to the grievances of over 200 people and handed their applications to officials concerned with clear instructions for timely and satisfactory resolution. Laying stress on the importance of seriousness and accountability, he reiterated that no genuine concern should remain unaddressed. Reviewing the impact of pre-monsoon showers, the CM asked officials to take effective steps to prevent waterlogging and demanded updates on the delayed Gordhiya Drain project. He also questioned the municipal corporation on steps taken to ensure proper drainage and underlined the importance of maintaining cleanliness to prevent waterlogging. During a review meeting, the chief minister assessed the progress of ongoing projects under Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA), Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA), and the municipal corporation. He also inquired about the status of the Heritage Corridor project. He instructed officials to remain vigilant about emerging roadside slums, verify street vendors to ensure smooth traffic, and take strict legal action against land encroachers and those involved in unlawful activities.
India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
What is Yogi Adityanath's Gorakhpur model of growth?
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated June 23, 2025) Once dismissed as the 'badlands' of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur, the home district of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now seeing an industrial transformation, with many high-profile infrastructure projects coming to the region. The Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) has played no small part in this. CEO Anuj Malik says Rs 12,500 crore has come just in the past three years. 'Proactive policy support, subsidies and easy availability of land are the key drivers in eastern UP,' she says. GIDA says it has 3,500 acres in its land bank, with 250 acres ready for immediate allocation. Indian Glycols Ltd, Gallant Ispat Ltd, Ankur Udyog, Varun Beverages, Keyan Industries... the list of big-ticket companies that have set up shop here is long. Altogether, 1,167 industrial units, currently operational under GIDA, have generated employment for some 42,000 people. Akeel Khan is one of the lucky ones, working with Keyan Distillery, which has invested over Rs 1,200 crore and employs over a thousand people. 'Earlier, there were no jobs here, which is why I had to leave Gorakhpur and UP in search of work. Now, nearly every family in my village has someone working at one of the industries,' says Khan. The Keyan distillery, which began ethanol production earlier this year, was one of the first large units to start operations. And, according to Ankur Gangwar, AGM (project and maintenance), the company is already planning an additional unit. 'We had the bhoomi puja in August 2023, and with the raw material availability, uninterrupted electricity and connectivity, things moved faster than expected,' says Gangwar. EVOLVING LANDSCAPE The pace at which Gorakhpur's industrial landscape has evolved reflects in the numbers. Anupam Mishra, officer on special duty at GIDA, says the region's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has more than doubled, from Rs 22,000 crore in 2017 to around Rs 47,000 crore now. Especially heartening is the fact that 20-30 per cent of the skilled workforce now comes from within the region. Malik says the presence of institutions like the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, which has trained more than 700 students, has helped. 'We did a skill gap analysis and are now aligning training programmes with industry demands,' she says. Next up is a 5,500-acre industrial zone in Dhuriyapar, among the region's most underdeveloped areas, where land is being acquired across 17 villages. Industries such as Adani Cements have already shown interest, helped by the new rail links and its location near the Purvanchal Expressway. Indeed, both Mishra and Malik stress Gorakhpur's logistical advantages. 'We sit at a geographic crossroads, connecting eastern India, Bihar, Nepal and the rest of UP. This benefits local industries and positions Gorakhpur as an alternative to more saturated hubs,' points out Mishra. GIDA is also working to attract sector-specific investments. 'We are developing UP's first plastic park, with space for 90 industrial units. Over 70 units have been allotted,' says Malik. Beyond the industrial infrastructure, Gorakhpur's urban transformation is also playing a role. With two five-star hotels already functional and two more under construction, the hospitality industry is expanding. State-backed infrastructure and urban projects are also reshaping the city. In FY25, CM Adityanath laid the foundation for projects worth over Rs 3,500 crore, including the Rapti Nagar Expansion Township and Sports City, and the 'new Gorakhpur city'. Subscribe to India Today Magazine
India Today
13-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
The Gorakhpur model
Once dismissed as the 'badlands' of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur, the home district of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now seeing an industrial transformation, with many high-profile infrastructure projects coming to the region. The Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) has played no small part in this. CEO Anuj Malik says Rs 12,500 crore has come just in the past three years. 'Proactive policy support, subsidies and easy availability of land are the key drivers in eastern UP,' she says. GIDA says it has 3,500 acres in its land bank, with 250 acres ready for immediate allocation.
