Additionally, CM Adityanath approved development projects worth over Rs 700 crore to further improve the district's infrastructure

"The Government of Uttar Pradesh is committed to provide state-of-the-art, safe, accessible and environmentally friendly transport facilities to the general public," he said after the metro ride

The CM also reviewed the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Kanpur on Thursday

He also inspected the venue at Chandrashekhar Azad (CSA) University ground where the PM Modi will hold a public meeting

The Kanpur Metro is set to decongest the areas witnessing traffic snarls and save the time of the commuters. The network connects residential areas, schools, hospitals, colleges, universities and businesses operating areas