Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut on 22 February to inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and the Meerut Metro amid extensive preparations. Ahead of the visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting with divisional-level officials at the meeting hall of Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad to assess arrangements for the programme.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed preparations for the inauguration of the remaining sections of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), including the stretch from Meerut South to Modipuram and from New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan, as well as the launch of the Meerut Metro and a public gathering. He directed that there should be no lapses during the programme and that all arrangements be comprehensively reviewed.
Yogi Adityanath stated that under the RRTS, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the rail sections from Meerut South to Modipuram and from New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan. The Meerut Metro will also be launched on the occasion. He instructed officials to ensure that the inauguration programme is conducted in an orderly, dignified and secure manner. He said the project will strengthen regional transport infrastructure and support overall development and improved connectivity in Meerut and adjoining districts.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure adequate security arrangements, traffic management, sanitation and public amenities. He also instructed that effective coordination be established among various departments to prevent any disruption during the inauguration ceremony.
He stated that the 82-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor and the 23-kilometre Meerut Metro corridor will provide passengers with fast, safe and modern transport facilities. He said the projects will benefit commuters through time savings and improved connectivity.
The Chief Minister directed all officials to work with a sense of responsibility and coordination to ensure the successful conduct of the programme. The meeting was attended by ADG Bhanu Bhaskar, Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, DIG Meerut Kalanidhi Naithani, and other senior administrative and police officials.
He reiterated that there should be no lapses during the inauguration, stating that the programme is important not only for Meerut but for the entire state. He directed that all preparations be completed within the stipulated timeline to ensure that the Prime Minister’s visit and the inauguration ceremony are conducted smoothly, in an orderly and dignified manner.
