PM Modi unveils infrastructure projects in Varanasi

Dec 19, 2023 Shipra Parashar

PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone for multiple projects in Varanasi

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The development projects were worth Rs 19,150 crores

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The focus of the event was inauguration of Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express

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New Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar-New Bhaupur Dedicated Freight Corridor Project was launched

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PM Modi flagged off 10,000th locomotive produced by Banaras Locomotive Works

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He also inaugurated the Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara road and two Railway Over Bridges

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Foundation stones were laid for projects exceeding Rs 6,500 crores

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This included an 800 MW solar park in Chitrakoot district at a cost of around Rs 4000 crore

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Also, widening of Varanasi-Bhadohi NH 731 B at a cost of Rs 900 crore

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Modi highlighted ongoing renovation work on Ganga Ghats, modern bus shelters

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Various other projects – road strengthening, health sector infra were also inaugurated

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