Balrampur (UP), March 11 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed development projects and the law and order situation in the district on Wednesday, officials said.
The chief minister also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Chaitra Navratri fair at the Devi Patan Temple in Tulsipur.
Adityanath reached the district in the afternoon and was received at the police lines by senior officials, including Additional Director General of Police Ashok Mutha Jain, Divisional Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil and District Magistrate Vipin Jain, among others.
The chief minister first visited the under-construction campus of Maa Pateshwari State University. He directed officials to expedite the construction work and planted a sapling on the university premises.
He later inspected the Balrampur Government Medical College and instructed officials to ensure that the facility becomes operational at the earliest.
At a review meeting held at the collectorate auditorium, Adityanath assessed ongoing development works. He directed officials to ensure that welfare schemes of the government meant for the poor reach the people effectively.
Adityanath also reviewed arrangements for the Chaitra Navratri fair to be held at the Devi Patan temple grounds in Tulsipur and directed officials that strict security should be maintained for the event.
After the review meeting, the chief minister left for the Devi Patan temple in Tulsipur, the officials said.