VARANASI, Nov. 2 -- Urban development minister AK Sharma inaugurated three development projects worth Rs.531.5 lakh in Mau on Saturday. The projects include the reconstruction of Madaiya Ghat and Visarjan Ghat, along with interlocking and beautification work at Ramlila Ground. On the occasion, he also presented an account of the development work carried out in Mau during his five-year tenure and released a booklet detailing the achievements. Congratulating the people of Mau, Sharma said the day was joyful and fortunate for both him and the district. He said several development projects had been completed over the past five years with the blessings of Lord Mahadev and the support of local people. Sharma presented a booklet detailing the development work carried out during his five-year tenure. Public representatives present at the event formally released it. Sharma said he had travelled to nearly 50 countries and visited several tourist destinations across the world. He expressed pride that Mau Mahadev Ghat had emerged as a distinctive and attractive tourist destination. The ghat was developed at a cost of around Rs.20 crore through public participation and contributions under corporate social responsibility (CSR). He said no individual's name had been inscribed at the ghat because it belonged to all the people of Mau and was a collective asset. Developed with devotion to Lord Mahadev and a spirit of public service, the ghat represents the shared heritage of the district. The three projects inaugurated by Sharma include the reconstruction of Madaiya Ghat at a cost of Rs.260.27 lakh, the reconstruction of Visarjan Ghat at Rs.247.42 lakh under the Mukhyamantri Vaishvik Nagarodaya Yojana, and interlocking and beautification work at Ramlila Ground costing Rs.23.81 lakh. He said these projects would strengthen Mau's religious and cultural identity and provide better facilities to local residents. Sharma said a city's beauty was not limited to roads, buildings and ghats. The thoughts, values and cultural awareness of its people were equally important....