VARANASI, July 17 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that Chandauli, a predominantly agricultural district, will also be developed as an industrial district. He said the administration has been directed to fast-track efforts to attract investments and create employment opportunities.

Addressing media persons during his visit to Chandauli, the CM said, "There is a wide land bank in the Naugarh area through which investment proposals can be invited. The administration has been asked to accelerate this drive so that investment worth thousands of crores may come to Chandauli and new job opportunities can be created for thousands of youths."

The Chief Minister said that various development initiatives in Chandauli have g...