PM Modi in Kanpur on May 30, to launch several development projects
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an on-site inspection on Wednesday and reviewed the venue's readiness, along with senior officials.

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi will visit Kanpur on May 30 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth several thousand crores, officials said on Wednesday. This will include inauguration and laying of the foundation stone for five units of the Khurja, Obra, and Jawaharpur Thermal Power Plants — critical projects.
The PM will address a public meeting on the ground of the Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSA). Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an on-site inspection on Wednesday and reviewed the venue’s readiness, along with senior officials.
During his visit to Kanpur, Adityanath inspected the CSA ground and reviewed a detailed presentation on the preparations. He instructed officials to ensure seamless arrangements, including parking facilities, availability of drinking water and sanitation facilities at the event venue. He also directed that a special cleanliness drive should be organised to clear roads and remove overgrown vegetation.
To avoid traffic congestion, the CM emphasised the need for a well-structured traffic and parking management plan, a statement said.
As part of the visit, five major units will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid, including Khurja Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (1320 MW, Bulandshahr), Obra Thermal Power Station (1660 MW, Sonbhadra) – under Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited Jawaharpur Supercritical Thermal Power Station (1320 MW, Etah).
Adityanath termed these projects as milestones in Uttar Pradesh’s journey towards energy sufficiency. He said the increased electricity supply would play a pivotal role in meeting both industrial and domestic energy demands across the state.
He also directed Metro officials to regularly organise free rides for various groups, including workers, retired employees, sanitation workers, meritorious students, and members of civil society organisations. He said such initiatives would help popularise Metro services as an efficient and inclusive mode of public transport.
In a security review, Police Commissioner Akhil Kumar presented a plan for the public meeting. The Chief Minister instructed that emergency response, traffic regulation, and anti-drone measures must be robust and fail-proof. He also emphasised close coordination with the SPG, NSG and IB to ensure electric and fire safety.
The Chief Minister urged public representatives to organise a Tiranga Yatra on May 30, culminating at the public meeting venue.