In a major push for urban transformation, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a Rs 37,000 crore master plan to beautify Kanpur and streamline its traffic system. The ambitious project, greenlit by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will be executed in a phased manner with the Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) acting as the nodal agency, in coordination with multiple departments.
As part of the first phase, an 8-kilometre riverfront will be developed from Atal Ghat to Shuklaganj. The plan includes constructing picnic spots at major ghats such as Atal Ghat, Paramat, Siddhnath, and Shuklaganj Ghat, along with the development of a parallel Ganga Marg, aimed at diverting traffic from the congested VIP Road.
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A meeting to review and accelerate the plan was held via video conferencing, involving officials from the Bridge Construction and Irrigation Departments. Neeraj Srivastava, Advisor to the Coordination Committee, said that a detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared, and a consultant will soon be appointed. The blueprint will take inspiration from the riverfront model of Patna.
Notably, work on this vision began back in 2014, but the project has now gained momentum with inter-departmental cooperation. Key officials present in the meeting included KDA Vice-President Madan Singh Garbyal, Secretary Abhay Pandey, and officers from associated departments.
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The proposed infrastructure is expected to ease urban congestion, improve connectivity, and enhance the city’s aesthetics—turning the Ganga riverfront into a vibrant recreational and cultural zone.