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The Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary through a circular on late Thursday evening announced a three-day lockdown in the state including Lucknow from 10 p.m. on Friday, July 10 to 5.a.m. on Monday, July 13.
This comes after a fresh lockdown was imposed in Kolkata and Patna. According to the government of UP, the lockdown will help in controlling the spread of the novel Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh.
<p>A stringent lockdown will be imposed in the state. <span style="background-color: initial;">All essential services including Petrol Pumps, Hospitals, Media and people involved in the supply of essentials will function as normal.</span></p><p>The movement of trains and air services will continue but road transport will be shut. Buses, however, will be made available to train passengers. </p><p><strong>Here are the 12 things to know- </strong></p>
<p>The three-day lockdown is being enforced in view of the spurt in number of Coronavirus cases in the state. The copy of the fresh lockdown orders is attached below.</p><p class="pdf-loader"><a href="https://roar-assets-auto.rbl.ms/documents/6828/Fresh Lockdown.pdf" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e476444e1eaefe2f915cc752df333b7b">Fresh Lockdown.pdf</a></p>
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1. All offices and businesses to remain shut in Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow & Kanpur
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<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQ0MTUxMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMDQxNzkzOH0.D4GIH1KEY2Nqup5fkzpc3LyLIGdCf5pNseqdFcL4-Rk/img.jpg?width=980" id="b0206" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="458404dedb512d73d9de0d15c3b6f08b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Similar to the lockdown 1, all essential services will remain functional. No need for panic buying as supply of milk, vegetables will not be hampered. </p>Railways to function as normal, people arriving in state via trains to be taken via Uttar Pradesh roadways buses to their destination
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjY1NDE2NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNjY4MzIzNH0.ibBI8rvZht8_hRexm4cFHacr1syTawHGvk3iQvC7ync/img.jpg?width=980" id="711d3" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3127894cc7f90eda6b9f34631ed7c541" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>The Uttar Pradesh bus services will remain shut however, for passengers arriving in state by Railways, special buses will be arranged for commute. </p>3. Apart from UP roadways buses to ferry passengers, all other transport of UP roadways will remain shut. Metro services will also remain shut!
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQwNTUwOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0OTkwMDQxM30.eK_CRAL3RgfkzRrcv6JrpU0wxuuiyEPL2b8BlVitJ40/img.jpg?width=980" id="f8585" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2472104f93c5eba9c346f7a0c2dac341" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Uttar Pradesh roadways and Metro services will remain shut in the state.</p>Airways to function as normal, people can commute in private vehicles from the airport
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzMxNDQ2OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTU5ODI0NzE0MH0.-Sl9UU4Hul4a_tzGria0PdWxoS6kQSWncyt01FeszMw/img.jpg?width=980" id="f96a6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c5d8b07e1cc43fa78d848011f2fea97a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Private vehicles will be allowed for passengers landing in the state through airways. Airports will function normally as well.</p>Trucks will remain operational function, Petrol Pumps allowed to remain open
<p>Trucks will remain operational as administration aims to make sure that supply of all essential services are met. Petrol Pumps on highways to open 24x7 while petrol pumps within the city limit to remain open for a specific time period. </p>On 10th and 12th July, a sanitisation drive to be carried out in the state
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkxMzE1MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzODM3OTU0N30.3YWHhbCAAli-IqOlJRxqAmTcr1XicKOH6SlgQj9ebqw/img.jpg?width=980" id="4ae2d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b795300731df5d14af5de4b830238a17" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>A drive for sanitisation and pure drinking water will be conducted, all employees working on these two drives will work as decided by the government.</p>Home covid 19 screening of citizens to continue
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzI3MjIyMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwNjk0NTY5NX0.OJax34Ig-TGa6ebnbllQV8Uch7C6pnO9t28Mbn33QTE/img.jpg?width=980" id="6be12" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="305c27681a1c6c1045a4f0887aa44c59" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>The drive started by the health department for screening of citizen at their homes will run as planned and all Covid warriors can continue their duties, they will have to carry an identity card.</p>Industries to remain open in rural areas
<p>Industries in rural areas to remain open, in urban areas industries working for essential coronavirus related services to remain open. </p>Construction services allowed
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<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQzNDUxMy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1Njk1OTM2M30.scH2z8vXdoH8D9KAJtQzj1XDUQaIxy6JGRXPfecR_bA/img.jpg?width=980" id="b50f1" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1d4c7f87c25f7ae93917c3311f0ca77e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>DM, administration and police including 112 to ensure strict enforcement of the lockdown for the given period in Uttar Pradesh.</p>Awareness drive to be organised
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQwNTQ2MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNzg5ODA1NX0.KxgFn2Cb7nP5eV2Zzb24icK3TBzDwk8ynRhqpWAGPhs/img.jpg?width=980" id="35284" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1fc40105f7e93afd1723bd067c937b2c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>At all public places a drive will be run under the banner of Public Address System to make people aware of the pandemic and its precautions.</p>
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Amidst the ongoing corona crisis, Uttar Pradesh presently has over 3,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 1700 recovered patients. Out of all the cities in UP, Kanpur is one of the worst-hit places with over 300 victims and 56 deaths but in a pleasant turn of events, on Tuesday itself, 54 recovered patients went back home after successfully battling the infection.
<h2>What's the Highlight?</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>With these 41 recoveries, the current number of people who have defeated this contagious virus in Kanpur stands at 148 and this has pushed the corona recovery rate to a whooping <strong></strong><strong>48.2%</strong><strong>. </strong>These 54 patients were treated for 14 days at a stretch and before they were discharged, 2 consecutive COVID-19 tests were conducted which confirmed negative results.</p><p>Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital is also preparing to discharge more patients soon, so they've sent in the samples of these victims for another round of testing. If the results turn out to be negative, the recovery rate might be pushed to 50% which speaks volumes of the tireless efforts of the authorities here. </p><p>That's not all. Adding to the string of hope, a home guard named Akash Gupta (35) who is a resident of Juhi locality in Kanpur, has urged PM Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allow him to be the human trial for COVID-19 vaccine.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>A message to all our readers<br></h2><p>Following the rules set by the authorities is the need of the hour to flatten the corona curve and such a good news should be the anchor for us to hold on to in such times of a looming crisis. The authorities have been doing their best to implement the directives issued by medical professionals and we, as responsible citizens should undertake the precautionary measures in order to save ourselves and the society at large. Remember to wash and sanitise yourself religiously and if you notice any discomfort, kindly contact your nearest medical professional at the earliest.</p>
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UPMRC has been taking Kanpur Metro's construction work further with a kind of focus and a dedication that is laudable. The metro corporation has set out with the goal to break Lucknow Metro's record, establishing Kanpur Metro as the fastest developed metro route. The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has been making tremendous efforts in the same direction. To achieve the same, Kanpur Metro was successful in putting the first pillar cap on its IIT-Motijheel route about a week ago.
UPMRC on Monday, 2nd March, was successful in placing the first pillar cap of its maiden route, three months ahead of its set schedule!
What's the update?
The metro corporation has ensured that the construction of Kanpur metro's first route ensues at a fast pace. Construction on the metro route had started last year in December and within the time, Kanpur Metro has successfully constructed a Depot station, several pillar and now finally, the route's first pillar cap.
After putting Kanpur Metro's first pillar cap, the corporation aims to fasttrack the work on the metro route and get it ready ahead of time. The pillar caps are pivotal for the metro route as U girders will be later put on these caps. UPMRC MD, Kumar Keshav was present at the location on Monday, "UPMRC will complete the development of Kanpur Metro route within the expected time limit and we are trying to ensure that Kanpur is gifted with an international level metro route," he said.
UPMRC has been eyeing to finish the Kanpur Metro route way before the set deadline and beat its own record. The metro work has been progressing at a rapid pace especially after the allocation of over ₹350 crores in funds from the state budget.
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UPMRC's prompt construction and speedy work is highly appreciable and we hope that Kanpur can soon have its very own metro route. The metro will not only solve connectivity issues but save commuters from heavy traffic and the pothole riddled streets.
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An ingenious school bag cum table landed this IIT-Kanpur student in Forbes 30 under 30!
February 10, 2020
When we think of government aided or rural education institutes, infrastructure hardly ever comes to our mind. The furniture, furnishings or the lack thereof is one of the major drawbacks of rural schools.
In order to provide for a better and more rounded education for rural kids, a PhD student from IIT Kanpur- Eshan Sadasiva made an ingenious invention which landed him in Forbes India's 30 under 30 list of 2020!
<h2>What's the update?</h2><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="485" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIITKanpur.DoRA%2Fphotos%2Fa.1642527576031475%2F2529340627350161%2F%3Ftype%3D3&width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500"></iframe></div><p>Eshan Sadashiv an IIT-K Alumni and a shining star for rural kids in the country has secured a place in the prestigious Forbes list of 30 under 30. This list which felicitates the achievements of people under 30, mentions Eshan for his strike of genius which is changing the way kids in rural India receive education. </p><p>With a singular aim in mind to make learning as much comfortable as possible Eshan has created a school bag cum desk, surprising right? This bag called 'Deskit' is a simple solution to the lack of infrastructure that can often be found at schools in rural India. </p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Eshan Sadasivan, the CEO of PROSOC</small></p><p>This bag carries a compact detachable desk which can be zipped off from the bag itself and be used as a flook desk to write on. This not only makes sure that kids have better posture while reading but also ensures that reading, writing and learning are as simple and as comfortable as can be.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The 'Deskit' is a product of PROSOC, a company started by Eshan to invent, build and share PROducts for the SOCiety (PROSOC).</p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>With the simple yet outstanding innovation Eshan has changed the lives of over 1 lakh students who are currently using the bag and carrying out their formal education without a hitch. We have come to expect such strokes of pure geniuses from IIT-Kanpur students and hope to see them materialise and further change our everyday life.</p>
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From science fiction to reality, IIT-Kanpur's 'fly on the wall' robot is the stuff of future
February 07, 2020
We have all seen and scoffed at the insect robots in science fiction movies. We have often imagined how such things can exist in real life but modern technology has proved that anything that can be imagined, can come true. And this time, IIT-Kanpur has turned the impossible dream into a reality by inventing a miniscule insect-robot!
<p>This 22-gram robot is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and aims to make surveillance easier than it has ever been.<br></p><h2>What's the update?</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Image used for representation purposes only</small></p><p><br></p><p>IIT-Kanpur has successfully made the science fiction- 'Spy Bug' into a real thing. This robotic bug which is inspired by several idioms and sci-fi examples is called 'Insect-Copter', a small bug-like robot that weighs merely 22 grams. </p><p>According to a recent report by TOI, this miniature robot will be used for the 'fly-on-the-wall' surveillance by the Indian defence forces. The completely indigenous tech will be handed over to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), which will conduct field-trials and would spawn the bug for uses by the Indian armed forces. </p><p>A professor at IIT Kanpur, Laxmidhar Behera informed the world about this robot stating clearly that the AI bug can fly and spy undetected. He also stated that the bug can cover all sorts of landscapes and endure most weather conditions. The bug can also access high-security buildings and even find its way out of there without human help.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Knock<br></h2><p>The miniature bug is an ingenious invention and the uses of IIT-Kanpur's 'Insect-Copter' can be many-fold. The miniature robot can help the defence forces get their hands on intel which would once have been extremely difficult to procure. Hence this sci-fi turned reality invention is one that we just cannot wait to see in real life!</p>
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Kanpur Metro Update: Work on fast track mode, will soon be a reality
January 31, 2020
The Kanpur metro project has been one of the most awaited development projects happening in the city. The metro will not only bring more transportation options to the city but will increase its chances of overall growth and development.
<p>The work for Kanpur's metro project which began late last year, has picked up pace. Though we had expected the metro to take a few months before even materialising on the city scape, it seems that Kanpur metro is set to break Lucknow's record of being fastest built metro rail system.</p><h2>What's the update?</h2><p>The much awaited metro network of Kanpur is on a fast track towards development. The construction of the rail network which is being spearheaded by Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation, was started in November last year; its not even the end of January and the casting of U-girder have already begun!</p><p>A depot station and three piers have already been constructed for the rail project and the U-girder is the newest of the constructions. Speaking to an online publication Kumar Keshav (Metro Man), affirmed that the construction work for Kanpur Metro is taking place faster than that of Lucknow Metro.</p><h2>What are U-girders?</h2><p>U-girders are u-shaped platforms built atop the piers (pillars) of the viaduct on which rail tracks are laid. These are pre-made/pre-casted in casting yards and then placed upon the piers, the first of these are already being built for the city's metro rail network. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>According to Urban Transport News, a total of 600 U-girders will be cast for the Priority Corridor of Kanpur Metro.</p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>The speed with which Kanpur Metro's work has been progressing is pretty exciting and we're sure the residents of Kanpur too are pretty pumped about it too. If the speed keeps up, you'll soon be able to see the metro structures up and running in the city.</p>
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North has been reeling under a retreating cold wave, which has dropped temperatures in most cities this side of the map. Much like the rest of the north, Kanpur too has been reeling under the cold, with average temperatures in single digits.
<p>To make matters worse, rain and cold winds swept the city yesterday night enveloped it in a dense fog. IMD predicts a few more days of fog and cold for Kanpur and it seems the chill is here to stay.</p><h2>What's the update?</h2><p>Kanpur woke up to a blanket of fog on Saturday morning, with the minimum temperature at 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain at 16 degrees. According to a forecast released by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) the city is expected to see more of cold days and dense fog. </p><p>Sunday is expected to bring a drop in minimum temperature which is expected to be 9 degrees, a notch below Saturday, while the maximum temperature is expected to be 17 degrees, bringing in another bout of dense fog for Kanpur.</p><p>While Monday is expected to be pleasanter, with a minimum temperature of 10 degrees, maximum of 18 degrees and a moderate fog. The rise is expected to only be temporary, the temperature will dive once again to 9 degrees min. and 19 degrees max. on Tuesday. From Wednesday through Saturday the temperature is expected to settle at 8 degrees minimum and 20 degrees maximum.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>If you live in Kanpur and have been waiting for the temperature to increase, the fog to decrease and the weather to turn pleasant, it is not likely to happen anytime soon. The weather in the city is expected to remain as is, with maybe a slight increase in day time and a drop in night time temperature.</p>
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Kanpur City’s Nishad Park to undergo a complete visual overhaul prior to Ganga Yatra
January 15, 2020
Kanpurites looking for a dose of good news would be glad to know that one of the best parks in the city, Nishad Park is on it's way to a complete overhaul. This step comes after a long period of neglect because of which this natural abode had lost its charm.
Now, prior to the Ganga Yatra that crosses a major part of Kanpur and more specifically, Nishad Park, this natural hub will undergo some major changes, not just for the yatra but for the future as well.
What's the update?
Nishad Park, one of Kanpur's best tourist destination has been chosen for an overhaul because of the Ganga Yatra that will pass through the town and along the Ganges further up. As part of the overhaul, there are several aspects of the park that will undergo changes.
What changes can you expect at Nishad Park? Well, quite a few actually. For one, the entire marking wall of the park will get a makeover, complete with new paint and murals in a few places. This will add to the visual quality of the marking wall itself.
As for the park itself, it will be Ganga themed, making for better and more impressive visuals. Additionally, the park will also tell us of the origin of the Ganga, it's expansion and how it has aged over the years. This will be accomplished by installing a laser that picturizes the Ganga and a statue of the boatman.
The park will also get looping speakers, which will continuously play music. During the Ganga Yatra, the DM has instructed authorities to play Bhajans and Aartis that will lift up the yatris' spirits. Following that, the speakers will be used to play light music while the general public goes about walking and jogging in the park.
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We're excited that Kanpur is finally on the receiving end of some good news. The park is one of our favourite places in town and now that it is undergoing a complete makeover, we can't wait to see how it will improve Kanpur's tourism.
Kanpur Metro has been the passion project and the newest undertaking of the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation. Only a few days ago, the construction work of the Kanpur metro began when the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh laid the foundation stones of the metro last month.
<p>New reports suggest that the work for the metro is gaining traction and Kanpur may very soon get its first metro depot. The news is, that along with its newest depot, Kanpur may soon have a new Polytechnic campus.</p><h2>What's the update?</h2><figure><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjYxNTExMy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NDY5MzU1N30.KEy43AHALdc_RyM7AFwql8baJhzAwqGpcm0RX6_IiOM/img.jpg?width=980" id="8fac6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f8bdb7646c4fd7cfd47b28739a221d84" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"><figcaption>Metro construction work happening at Kanpur Polytechnic </figcaption></figure><p>LMRC (Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation), who is spearheading the initiation and work of the Kanpur metro project has acquired land for the construction of its first depot in the city. The land which belongs to Kanpur Polytechnic has already been acquired by the metro department.</p><p>The land near Gurudev Palace is owned by Kanpur Polytechnic, which is an active institute with running batches and courses that cannot be shifted altogether. Though LMRC, Kanpur Polytechnic and concerned civic authorities are looking for a solution to the issue, it is believed that a compromise will be struck.</p><figure><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjYxNTExNi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1OTY3Mjg2OX0.GTjVVckXbih9Iv8MVfhXkpr9_ZrLu-ExVO6jWV51l90/img.jpg?width=980" id="d5c47" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a8bc1b019016648c44058384cfc00eaa" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></figure><p>It is expected that LMRC will develop Kanpur Polytechnic along with Kanpur metro's first depot. A similar model was followed in Lucknow, when the campuses of paramilitary forces and the metro facilities were built together. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Since, the provided land by Polytechnic campus is enough for the construction of metro depot, several building in the Polytechnic campus have already been demolished. Hence, we expect the development to be sped up making sure Kanpur gets its first depot very soon. </p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>LMRC has made sure that the construction work for the development of Kanpur Metro is carried out flawlessly, we expect the metro to soon start taking shape. If the same model of development is followed in Kanpur that was followed in Lucknow, Kanpur will very well get a new metro depot and a newly made Polytechnic campus.</p>
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