Gorakhpur: Residents of Jungle Tikoniya Number Three in Kusmhi Forest are preparing to receive Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his annual Diwali visit on Sunday, November 8. The tradition, maintained uninterrupted since 2009, highlights the ongoing integration of former forest settlements into mainstream civic administration.
During his visit to the revenue village, the Chief Minister will unveil key infrastructure works, including 26 new foundation stones worth ₹77.97 crore and the inauguration of 26 completed projects totaling ₹4.44 crore. Key initiatives feature dedicated road connectivity, local market infrastructure, and eco-tourism development within the forest reserve.
Following their declaration as revenue villages, Vantangiya habitations have been linked to state welfare schemes, receiving permanent housing, electricity, drinking water systems, and local educational facilities. Community representatives noted that the upcoming visit underscores sustained administrative focus on rural development and civic access.
The visit will combine traditional Diwali celebrations with official ceremonies dedicating completed public utility projects to the local population.
