Kanpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Bithoor in Kanpur on Monday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 48 development projects worth ₹411.77 crore on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
The projects cover the Bithoor and Bilhaur Assembly constituencies. During the visit, the Chief Minister is also scheduled to honour beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes and participate in religious activities at Maharishi Valmiki Ashram.
According to the district administration’s programme, Yogi Adityanath will arrive at the Bithoor helipad at 11 am and address a public gathering at Nana Rao Peshwa Park before leaving around 12:10 pm.
CM’s Programme Includes Prayers at Valmiki Ashram
After arriving at Bithoor, the Chief Minister is scheduled to travel by road to Maharishi Valmiki Ashram. There, he will offer prayers with the temple priest, Durga Prasad, and participate in a Ramayana recitation.
The programme also includes prayers at the Van Devi Temple and a visit to the Valmiki Ashram complex.
The Chief Minister is further scheduled to visit the residence of Bithoor MLA Abhijit Singh Sanga in Subedarnagar to pay tribute to his mother, Dr Nirmal Singh.
He will subsequently proceed to Nana Rao Peshwa Park to address a public gathering and present benefits to eligible recipients of government schemes.
48 Projects Cover Bithoor and Bilhaur
The development package comprises 48 projects with a combined value of ₹411.77 crore. These initiatives are associated with the Bithoor and Bilhaur Assembly constituencies.
The programme includes the inauguration of completed works and the laying of foundation stones for projects at different stages of development.
The district administration had been preparing for the visit, with officials reviewing arrangements at the helipad, public meeting venue and other locations included in the Chief Minister’s itinerary.
Valmiki Ashram Prepared for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Preparations were underway across Bithoor ahead of the visit. Workers carried out cleaning and maintenance activities, while a stretch of approximately 100 metres of road leading towards Valmiki Ashram was repaired.
The ashram complex was painted and decorated with coloured lights. A waterproof pavilion was also arranged at Nana Rao Peshwa Park near the Kashi Mukti Manch, where the public meeting is scheduled to take place.
The Public Works Department carried out road patchwork in the Singhpur and Mandhana areas. The helipad and gathering venue were also prepared for the programme.
Police officials, led by Additional Commissioner of Police Vipin Tada (IPS: 2012: UP) and Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) S. M. Qasim Abidi (IPS: 2017: UP), inspected the arrangements at Nana Rao Park. Police personnel were instructed to remain alert and carry out their assigned duties.
Bithoor’s Association With Maharishi Valmiki
Bithoor is associated with religious traditions surrounding Maharishi Valmiki and the epic Ramayana. According to popular belief, Valmiki composed the epic at the ashram, where Sita also found refuge. Tradition further holds that Lord Rama’s sons, Luv and Kush, were born there.
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has been working on the development of religious sites associated with Maharishi Valmiki, with a focus on preserving their heritage and improving facilities for devotees.
The Chief Minister’s visit combines the Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti programme with the announcement of development projects for the Bithoor and Bilhaur areas.
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