Aligarh on way to becoming logistics, transport hub: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath says ‘lock city’ Aligarh will be known for manufacture of defence equipment; state govt plans to increase Firozabad glass exports to ₹5,000 crore
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said he was optimistic that Aligarh will not only be known for the lock industry, but also for high-quality arms manufactured in the local node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
He also said Aligarh was on way to becoming a logistics and transport hub.
Besides the U.P. government plans to increase the value of Firozabad glass exports from ₹1,000 crore to ₹5,000 crore in the future, Yogi Adityanath said.
Adityanath was addressing “Prabuddhjan Sammellans” (meetings of intellectuals) in Aligarh and Firozabad. He laid foundation stone and inaugurated government schemes worth ₹96.55 crore in Aligarh and ₹269 crore in Firozabad.
“I am here to appeal to intellectuals. They have seen the huge development by double engine regime. Success in local bodies’ election will certainly ensure enhancement of infrastructure development,” he said.
“With the Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University coming up in Aligarh, a course on defence studies will be introduced. There is also a need for a hardware skill development centre in Aligarh, also known as the lock city,” the chief minister said, adding that he was hopeful of increased employment for the youths.
“Once the Jewar International Airport becomes fully functional, Aligarh will become a hub for logistics and transport. The district was lucky to have personalities like Babu Kalyan Singh and Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh and now developing Aligarh as a “smart city” will realise their dreams,” Yogi Adityanath said.
“Uttar Pradesh is moving on a new path of growth. It has changed to keep pace with changing India in the last eight years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The double engine government has left no room for crime and criminals in Uttar Pradesh,” the chief minister said.
“There were 700 riots in Uttar Pradesh between 2012 and 2017 leading to prolonged spells of curfew but things have changed and the state has got rid of riots. Those involved in riots are working at thelas (vends) to earn a livelihood. Anyone daring to target the poor, the weak, businessmen or women is set for a befitting reply,” the chief minister said.
He then moved to Firozabad district later in day but not before targeting the previous regime for realising money in the name of jobs.
In Firozabad, he said, “We only need to promote attractive packaging along with design to increase exports of glass bangles and items, which have already got global recognition.”
“Whenever I have to gift something to a foreign guest, I often order something from Firozabad,” the chief minister said. He distributed keys, citations and checks to the beneficiaries of various schemes.
“Despite being traditionally famous for its glass products and potato, Firozabad became a victim of politics and was forgotten with the passage of time, but the double engine government is committed to reviving its traditional industries,” he said.
“Criminals have fled UP, but still if someone misbehaves with businessmen or sisters and daughters, it will be captured on camera and necessary action will be taken against miscreants. There is no place for crime and criminals in UP,” Yogi said.
He added that Jal Jeevan Mission will be implemented in Firozabad also soon.
The CM said U.P. was moving towards having one medical college in every district.
While there were medical colleges in only 12 districts earlier, today construction is underway for 59 medical colleges, he added.
