Varanasi Gets These BIG Projects On PM Modi's 50th Visit To His Constituency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his 50th visit to his home constituency, laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore on Friday in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi highlighted how, ahead of Hanuman Janmotsav, the people of Kashi have gathered together to celebrate the festival of development. “In the last 10 years, the development of Banaras has gained a new momentum”, the PM added.

The inaugurated development projects encompass a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, education, energy, public services, and cultural preservation. 

Connectivity Infrastructure

PM Modi launched Key road projects to improve connectivity, including a bridge linking the Varanasi Ring Road to Sarnath, flyovers at Bhikharipur and Manduadih crossings, and an underpass tunnel on NH-31 near Varanasi International Airport. The cumulative cost of both projects is estimated at over Rs 980 crore. 

Projects Inaugurated In the Energy Sector

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated two 400 KV and one 220 KV substations along with transmission lines in Jaunpur, Chandauli, and Ghazipur, boosting the energy sector in the region. The inaugurated projects cost over Rs 1,045 crore. Apart from the inaugurations, the PM also laid down the foundation stone for a 220 KV substation in Chaukaghat and a 132 KV substation in Ghazipur, alongside plans to expand Varanasi’s power distribution network with an estimated cost of Rs 775 crore.

Transit Hostel At The Police Line

A newly constructed transit hostel at the police line and modern barracks at the PAC campus in Ramnagar were officially opened. Foundation stones were laid for new administrative and residential facilities at various police stations across the city. This initiative seeks to upgrade the existing infrastructure. 

Polytechnic College Inaugurated To Improve Education Standards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed polytechnic College at Pindra, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Government College in Barki. 356 rural libraries and 100 Anganwadi centres were also officially opened. The foundation stone for 77 primary schools under the Smart City Mission was laid. 

Development Projects For Small Businesses

The Prime Minister laid the foundation for the MSME Unity Mall to promote traditional crafts. A 1 MW solar power plant has been inaugurated at the Water Treatment Plant in Bhelupur, promoting the use of renewable energy sources and reducing the region's carbon footprint. Along with this, Infrastructure work has begun under this scheme in Mohansarai. Construction of community halls in 40 gram panchayats. 

Other Key Projects

Announcement for beautification and public investment included the redevelopment of Samne Ghat and Shastri Ghat along the Ganga River, improvements in six municipal wards, and 130 rural drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission, valued at over Rs 345 crore.