Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,573 crore here on Friday.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the inauguration event, which is expected to see major announcements aimed at transforming Kanpur with world-class infrastructure and amenities, the state government said in a statement.

Modi will inaugurate the new underground section of the Kanpur metro rail project from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central.

This section includes five new underground stations: Chunniganj, Bada Chauraha, Naveen Market, Nayaganj and Kanpur Central.

With this extension, important city landmarks such as Lal Imli, Z Square Mall, Green Park Stadium, Parade Ground, Book Market, and Somdutt Plaza will be directly connected via metro.

Currently, nine stations are operational from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel. The new section will make metro travel in the city more convenient, faster and safer, according to the statement.

Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate three 660 megawatt power units in Ghatampur and a thermal power project in Panki. These projects are expected to ensure stable and sufficient electricity supply for Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states.

Additionally, two new railway bridges from Panki power plant to Kalyanpur will be inaugurated, enabling uninterrupted coal and fuel transportation.