GORAKHPUR, June 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that Kushinagar is emerging as one of the fastest-growing districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh, stating that the upcoming agriculture and technology university and the operationalisation of flights from the international airport will transform the region's economy and development trajectory.

Speaking to a section of the media, the chief minister said the upcoming Mahatma Buddha Agriculture and Technology University in Kushinagar will serve as a catalyst for rural prosperity by helping farmers adopt advanced technology, reduce cultivation costs, and significantly increase incomes.

Reviewing the progress of the university's construction - being developed at a cost of Rs...