Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said, “The government has accelerated development by treating the state’s 25 crore people as one family.”
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday inaugurated the five-day Siddharthnagar Mahotsav and launched a major development push in the district by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 229 projects worth ₹1,052 crore.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said, “The government has accelerated development by treating the state’s 25 crore people as one family.”
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He remarked that a negative mindset had once weakened the region, but through determination and collective effort, it has now emerged from an era of unrest into an atmosphere of celebration.
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The Chief Minister lauded the Saraswati Vandana presented by teachers of the Basic Education Council, stating that when such values are instilled in children, they grow into torchbearers of a developed India. On the occasion, two women entrepreneurs who achieved success through government schemes also shared their inspiring journeys with the Chief Minister on stage.
CM Yogi said, “Development schemes in the district are being implemented based on proposals and sustained efforts of public representatives, with the government acting as a facilitator by providing funds without discrimination. Reiterating the vision of inclusive governance, he emphasized that development has progressed by considering the entire population as one family.”
He thanked Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey and SP MLA Sayeda Khatoon for attending the event.
The Chief Minister said, “Life is meant for enthusiasm, positivity, and collective effort, not despair or division.” Development, he asserted, cannot take place by dividing society. He added, “There should be no discrimination based on caste, religion, region, or language; instead, progress must be driven by inclusiveness and sustainability.”
He described such efforts as a reflection of the ideals of Ram Rajya, where development reaches every village and benefits the poor, farmers, women, and youth.
CM Yogi highlighted that welfare schemes such as free ration, toilets, housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat cards are being delivered to every eligible beneficiary without discrimination, guided by the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” He also spoke about the benefits of the ‘Viksit Bharat Ji Ram Ji’ initiative.
Reflecting on the transformation of Siddharthnagar, the Chief Minister said, “8–10 years ago, the presence of a medical college here was unimaginable. Today, Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College is operational, a nursing college has been established, the foundation stone for a women’s hostel has been laid, and work has begun on a 1,000-seat auditorium through CSR funds. Once classified as an aspirational district due to a lack of infrastructure, disease, and migration, Siddharthnagar has now entered a new phase of development.”
The Chief Minister also referred to the historical significance of the region, noting that relics of Lord Buddha taken from Piprahwa over a century ago were recently traced during an auction abroad following the efforts of the local MP and the state government.
He added, “A Vipassana center is now being developed in Kapilavastu, along with dormitories and other facilities.”
Emphasizing improved connectivity, CM Yogi said, “Interstate and international road networks, including four-lane highways, are being strengthened. Siddharthnagar is also being connected through upgraded highways and rail routes, while the Gorakhpur–Shamli Economic Corridor passing through Itwa, Dumariyaganj, and Bansi is poised to emerge as a new engine of growth for the district.”
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The very word ‘Mahotsav’ reflects grandeur and celebration.” He noted that human beings, the greatest creation of God, inherently possess a sense of dignity, security, and self-respect. This inner strength inspires individuals to think positively, act constructively, and move forward with initiative, which ultimately leads to positive outcomes.
Referring to the historical significance of the region, the Chief Minister said, “The district derives its name from Prince Siddhartha, whose kingdom was Kapilavastu. In his quest for knowledge and the truth of life, Prince Siddhartha renounced worldly attachments, undertook intense penance in Gaya, attained enlightenment, and delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. He spent the maximum number of Chaturmas in Shravasti, further highlighting the region’s spiritual legacy.”
Referring to the Mahotsav’s theme song “Buddham Sharanam Gacchami,” CM Yogi said, “Seeking refuge in Dharma requires wisdom and discernment.”
Highlighting opportunities for farmers, the Chief Minister shared his experience from a visit to central Uttar Pradesh last May, where farmers were cultivating a third crop of maize after two earlier crops. Farmers from districts such as Auraiya, Etah, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, and Hardoi reported earning an additional income of nearly ₹1 lakh per acre from the third crop.
CM Yogi assured local farmers that they would receive the Minimum Support Price for their produce, while emphasizing that value addition through food processing could generate significantly higher returns. He encouraged farmers to submit proposals for food processing units, assuring them of government subsidies and support.
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