PM Modi Inaugurates 594-km long Ganga Expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated 594-km long Access-Controlled Greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Commencing his address by reverencing the sacred land of Lord Narasimha and the divine presence of Maa Ganga flowing just kilometers away, the Prime Minister stressed that the entire region stands as a pilgrimage site blessed by the river’s spiritual and nurturing grace. “The boon of expressways to Uttar Pradesh is also a blessing from Maa Ganga herself,” Shri Modi asserted, highlighting how the expressway will transform travel to sacred destinations within hours.

Drawing a parallel between the timeless significance of Maa Ganga and modern infrastructure, the Prime Minister emphasized the expressway’s transformative role in the state’s development journey. Noting that these newly constructed highways represent the lifelines of a developing India, Shri Modi remarked, “These modern lifelines are today proclaiming the bright future of India.”

Reflecting on his recent spiritual engagements, the Prime Minister observed that his presence near Maa Ganga over the preceding days, from Bengal on April 24 to Kashi yesterday and again this morning, constituted a remarkable convergence of faith and infrastructure development. Expressing his delight at the state government’s decision to name the expressway after Maa Ganga, Shri Modi noted, “This reflects our vision of development and offers glimpses of our heritage.”
Addressing the chronic challenges faced by agricultural communities, the Prime Minister observed that farmers in these fertile regions historically struggled to access major markets due to inadequate logistics infrastructure and cold storage facilities. Affirming the transformative potential of improved connectivity, he asserted, “This will increase our farmers’ income.”(UPDATED ON 29TH APRIL 2026)