Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister A. K. Sharma inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Ideal Nagar Panchayat in Madhuban during his visit to Mau district.
The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to holistic development of the region and outlined a series of key initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic growth.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said the office building was constructed at a cost of ₹65 lakh, praising officials for ensuring quality construction at a relatively low cost. He urged them to work with greater responsibility to deliver improved public services.
Highlighting infrastructure development, the minister announced that all roads in the Madhuban area will be repaired and upgraded, with interlocking work to be carried out along roadsides. He assured that other essential civic works would also be completed on a priority basis to strengthen basic amenities in the region.
Focusing on economic growth, Sharma emphasized the need to promote agriculture-based industries to transform the local economy. He announced plans to establish farmer markets, agricultural mandis, cold storage, and mini cold storage facilities to ensure better prices for farmers and generate local employment opportunities.
The minister also revealed that the long-defunct Pardaha mill, which has remained closed for nearly 25–30 years and reportedly encroached upon, will be redeveloped into an industrial park. This move is expected to accelerate industrial activities and provide a significant boost to the region’s development.
He concluded by stating that a coordinated approach integrating agriculture and industry will pave the way for comprehensive growth in Madhuban, making it a model of progress in the coming years.
