GORAKHPUR, June 16 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday urged banks to expand their presence at the grassroots level and play a larger role in empowering farmers, women, youth and small entrepreneurs across rural Uttar Pradesh. He also assured citizens that the state government would address every genuine grievance through a responsive administration. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Elite Club Branch of Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank at Gorakhnath Temple, the CM said banks should ensure that government welfare benefits, loans, credit facilities and financial services reach every eligible household. "Banks should work with a service-oriented approach and ensure that every eligible person benefits from government schemes and financial services. Financial inclusion is essential for building a self-reliant and prosperous society," he said. Yogi said the expansion of banking infrastructure would strengthen the rural economy, encourage entrepreneurship and improve access to institutional credit, accelerating the state's development. The newly inaugurated branch is expected to improve banking services and financial accessibility for customers in Gorakhpur and nearby areas, he said. Earlier in the day, the CM appealed to devotees visiting rivers and ghats on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya to take holy dips only within designated barricaded zones and remain cautious amid heavy pilgrim turnout. Later, during the Janata Darshan programme at Gorakhnath Temple, Yogi met more than 200 visitors and assured them that the government stands with every needy citizen and will work to resolve their grievances promptly. He directed officials to address complaints in a time-bound, transparent and sensitive manner, saying no deserving person should face injustice or unnecessary delays. Assuring a woman who approached him with a grievance, CM Yogi said, "The government stands with every needy citizen. Do not worry; action will be taken to resolve every genuine problem."...