GORAKHPUR, Feb. 14 -- : Emphasising that Gorakhpur is on its way to becoming one of the most well-planned and modern cities in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated six development projects worth Rs.26.31 crore and laid the foundation stone for projects valued at Rs.76.40 crore here on Thursday. Cumulatively, these projects are worth Rs.102.71 crore.

The projects inaugurated include the first Kalyan Mandapam at Khorabar, a gas-based animal crematorium, a drainage system and pumping station near Madhav Puram and Ramgarh Lake, the Kanha Gaushala and two new road projects.

The projects for which foundation stone was laid included the beautification of Ghanta Ghar and the widening of the road from Asuran Crossing to Pipr...