In a significant push towards development in his parliamentary constituency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a wide range of development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore.
During his visit, PM Modi addressed a public gathering at 11 a.m. and released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Under this instalment, more than Rs 20,500 crore have been directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers across the country, reaffirming the government’s continued support for India’s agricultural community.
Varanasi–Bhadohi and Chhitauni–Shool Tankeshwar road inaugurated
As part of the efforts to strengthen connectivity, the Prime Minister inaugurated the widening and strengthening of key roads, including the Varanasi–Bhadohi road and the Chhitauni–Shool Tankeshwar road. He also inaugurated a railway overbridge at Hardattpur, which is expected to alleviate congestion on the heavily used Mohan Sarai–Adalpura route.
In addition, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for several new infrastructure projects including road upgrades in Dalmandi, Lahartara–Kotwa, Gangapur, and Babatpur.
New railway overbridges at Level Crossing 22C and Khalispur Yard are also planned to further enhance local transportation facilities.
Boost to Varanasi Infrastructure
Focusing on improving the city’s power infrastructure, the Prime Minister also launched electricity projects worth over Rs 880 crore. These include the Smart Distribution Project and the undergrounding of overhead electrical cables, which aim to modernise and secure the city’s power supply system.
To promote tourism and protect the city’s rich cultural heritage, PM Modi also inaugurated the redevelopment of eight riverfront Kuccha Ghats, the beautification of the pond and ghat at Rangildas Kutiya in Shivpur, and the restoration of the historic Durgakund.
Foundation stones were laid for the restoration of Kardameshwar Mahadev Temple, development of Karkhiyaon, the birthplace of notable freedom fighters, and redevelopment of Munshi Premchand’s ancestral home in Lamahi into a museum.