Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure timely and quality completion of development projects in Gorakhpur, warning that lapses will invite strict action against both contractors and responsible officers. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Annexe Bhawan in Gorakhpur on Sunday, the Chief Minister emphasised the appointment of nodal officers for each project, with instructions to the District Magistrate to seek regular updates. He noted that Gorakhpur’s ongoing development has created a strong positive image nationwide and must proceed without hindrance. The Chief Minister underlined accountability, making it clear that any compromise in quality or delays would not be tolerated. He directed fast-tracking of key projects, including the PAC Mahila Battalion, Khajanchi Bazar, Padri Bazar, Bargadwa, Gorakhnath, Paidleganj-Nausad Flyover and Bhopa Bazar Overbridge. On the health front, CM Yogi Adityanath recalled how sustained efforts have controlled Japanese encephalitis, once a major challenge for eastern Uttar Pradesh, but stressed the need for vigilance and public awareness campaigns to prevent dengue and seasonal diseases. He reiterated the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government’s zero-tolerance policy against mafias, directing strict action against ambulance rackets and hospital middlemen to ensure transparent healthcare.