Lucknow: In a major decision, the Uttar Pradesh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided not to demolish houses built in Lucknow's Pantnagar, Rahim Nagar and other nearby areas that are near the Kukrail river. The decision has come after the government held a meeting with some residents of these areas whose houses were impacted due to the Kukrail river rejuvenation plan.
Residents paste copies of the registry outside homes
Residents whose houses were earlier marked red and were to be demolished had put copies of their property registries in order to inform the government that their homes were built legally.
Earlier today, delegates met UP CM Yogi Adityanath regarding action being taken on houses located on the banks of the Kukrail river in Pant Nagar, Khurram Nagar and Akbar Nagar areas.
Post meeting with the Chief Minister, a delegate said, "We don't have words to express our happiness... Our houses are safe. We thank UP CM Yogi Adityanath... Everything happened in our favour and he said that the registry of our residence would not be cleared"
After the government's decision, people celebrated in Lucknow following the assurance given by CM Yogi Adityanath during the meeting with delegates regarding action being taken on houses located on the banks of the Kukrail River in Pant Nagar, Khurram Nagar and Akbar Nagar.
Kukrail river in Lucknow to be developed like Sabarmati riverfront
Once a river and now a drain, the Kukrail riverfront in Lucknow, which is being freed from encroachment, will be developed on the pattern of the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad.
"Nearly 25 acres of area which is being reclaimed on the initiative of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be developed into a riverfront. The Yogi government plans to transform the adjoining Kukrail forest area into a prominent eco-tourism destination. The first night safari in the country is slated to be established here. A preliminary approval has been obtained from the Central Zoo Authority for this project, which will cover an area of 855.07 acres," says a government spokesperson.
"The Detailed Project Report is currently being prepared for this initiative. As part of this endeavour, the Lucknow Zoo will also be relocated to this area. The move has been approved by the state cabinet. The new zoo will feature 63 enclosures showcasing animals from 115 different species, with a maximum capacity of 15,000 visitors per day. A tram system covering 3.75 km within the zoo premises and a 12-km pathway will enhance visitor accessibility," he said.
A total of 42 enclosures will house animals from 54 different species within the night safari.
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