Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Kanpur during the last week of June or the first week of July to inaugurate and dedicate several major development projects to the public.According to officials, the projects expected to be launched during the PM’s programme include the elevated railway track, metro infrastructure and the Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway. Preparations for the proposed visit have already begun at the administrative level.On Friday, police commissioner Raghubir Lal and Unnao SP Jaiprakash Singh inspected a potential venue located between Badarka Turn and Jajmau along the Lucknow–Kanpur Highway, for the PM’s event. Officials, however, said a final decision on the venue is yet to be taken. With the monsoon expected to arrive by the time of the PM’visit, concerns have been raised about the suitability of low-lying areas that could be affected by rainfall and waterlogging.As an alternative, the railway ground in Nirala Nagar is being considered for the event. The venue has previously hosted public meetings addressed by the PM.To facilitate preparations, Municipal Commissioner Arpit Upadhyay inspected the railway ground and surrounding areas along with civic officials on Friday. He directed officials to submit a detailed preparation plan within two days. During the inspection, Upadhyay instructed authorities to remove encroachments around the venue and along all approach roads. He also directed officials to clear encroachments from designated general and VIP parking areas, improve cleanliness around the site and ensure proper arrangements for visitors.
