PM Modi launches development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth over Rs 3880 crore in Varanasi on FridayPM Modi was felicitated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as he reached the venue in his parliamentary constituencySpeaking at an event in Varanasi CM Yogi said that Kashi was also a witness to the grand organisation of the Maha Kumbh 2025Following victories in assembly polls in Haryana Maharashtra and Delhi and the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh the Prime Minister has arrived here in Kashi today Kashi was also a witness to the grand organisation of the Maha Kumbh In the last 11 years under PM Modis leadership devotees were excited to visit the new Kashi During the 45day Maha Kumbh over 3 crore devotees offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple CM Yogi saidThis is the first visit of the Prime Minister to Varanasi after the completion of 8 years of CM YogiAdityanathled UP GovernmentIn line with his commitment to infrastructure development particularly enhancing road connectivity in Varanasi he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various road projects in the regionFurthermore PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a road bridge between Varanasi Ring Road and Sarnath flyovers at Bhikharipur and Manduadih crossings of the city and a highway underpass road tunnel on NH31 at the Varanasi International Airport worth over Rs 980 croreThe Prime Minister inaugurated two 400 KV and one 220 KV transmission substations and associated transmission lines in the Jaunpur Chandauli and Ghazipur districts of the Varanasi division worth over Rs 1045 croreHe also laid the foundation stone of a 220 KV transmission substation at Chaukaghat Varanasi a 132 KV transmission substation in Ghazipur and an augmentation of the Varanasi city electricity distribution system worth over Rs 775 croreThe Prime Minister inaugurated a Transit Hostel at the Police Line and barracks at the PAC Ramnagar Campus to improve security personnels facilitiesHe also laid the foundation stone of new administrative buildings at various police stations and a residential hostel in Police LineThe PM also inaugurated projects including a Government Polytechnic College at Pindra Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Government College at the village Barki 356 rural libraries and 100 Anganwadi centresHe also laid the foundation stone for the renovation of 77 primary school buildings under the Smart City Mission and the construction of a new building for Kasturba Gandhi School at Cholapur VaranasiTo promote sports infrastructure in the city the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a synthetic hockey turf with floodlights and a spectator gallery at Uday Pratap College and a mini stadium at ShivpurPM Modi also inaugurated the redevelopment of Samne Ghat and Shastri Ghat at the Ganga River 130 rural drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission worth over Rs 345 crore the improvement of six municipal wards of Varanasi and landscaping and sculpture installations at various sites of VaranasiThe Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for MSME Unity Mall for artisans infrastructure development works of Transport Nagar Scheme at Mohansarai 1 MW solar power plant at WTP Bhelupur Community halls in 40 Gram panchayats and beautification of various parks in VaranasiPM Modi also handed over Ayushman Vay Vandana cards to senior citizens for the first time in over 70 years He also presented Geographical Indication GI certificates to various local items and products including tabla painting thandai and tiranga barfi among othersThe Prime Minister also transferred over Rs 105 crore in bonuses to milk suppliers of Uttar Pradesh associated with Banas DairyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params