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PM to visit Varanasi on 23rd September

PM to lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi

Design of stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva

PM to dedicate to Nation 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across Uttar Pradesh at a cost of about Rs 1115 crores

PM to participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 23rd September, 2023. At around 1:30 PM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. At around 3:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre and will participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. He will also dedicate to Nation 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya built across Uttar Pradesh, during the programme.

International cricket stadium in Varanasi will be a step towards realising Prime Minister’s vision to develop modern world class sports infrastructure. The modern international cricket stadium, to be built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi will be developed in more than 30 acre area, at a cost of about Rs 450 crores. The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva, with designs developed for crescent shaped roof covers, trident shaped flood-lights, ghat steps based seating, Bilvipatra shaped metallic sheets on the facade. The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators.

With an aim to further enhance access to quality education, Sixteen Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya across Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of about Rs 1115 crores, have been started exclusively for children of labourers, construction workers and orphans due to COVID-19 pandemic, with an aim to provide quality education and help in holistic development of Children. Each school is constructed in an area of 10-15 acres with classrooms, sports ground, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess and residential flats for staff. These residential schools intend to eventually accommodate 1000 students each.

Prime Minister’s vision to strengthen the cultural vibrancy of Kashi has led to the conceptualization of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav. The Mahotsav witnessed the participation of more than 37,000 persons across 17 disciplines, who displayed their skills in singing, instrumental playing, nukkad natak, dancing etc. The meritorious participants will get a chance to showcase their cultural skills during the programme at Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Varanasi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 23rd September, 2023. At around 1:30 PM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. At around 3:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre and will participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. He will also dedicate to Nation 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya built across Uttar Pradesh, during the programme.

International cricket stadium in Varanasi will be a step towards realising Prime Minister’s vision to develop modern world class sports infrastructure. The modern international cricket stadium, to be built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi will be developed in more than 30 acre area, at a cost of about Rs 450 crores. The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva, with designs developed for crescent shaped roof covers, trident shaped flood-lights, ghat steps based seating, Bilvipatra shaped metallic sheets on the facade. The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators.

With an aim to further enhance access to quality education, Sixteen Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya across Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of about Rs 1115 crores, have been started exclusively for children of labourers, construction workers and orphans due to COVID-19 pandemic, with an aim to provide quality education and help in holistic development of Children. Each school is constructed in an area of 10-15 acres with classrooms, sports ground, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess and residential flats for staff. These residential schools intend to eventually accommodate 1000 students each.

Prime Minister’s vision to strengthen the cultural vibrancy of Kashi has led to the conceptualization of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav. The Mahotsav witnessed the participation of more than 37,000 persons across 17 disciplines, who displayed their skills in singing, instrumental playing, nukkad natak, dancing etc. The meritorious participants will get a chance to showcase their cultural skills during the programme at Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre.

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PM Modi arrives in Varanasi after packed day in Gujarat, inspects Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara Marg

Pm modi has focused on transforming varanasi and its adjoining areas by initiating a number of development projects catering to important sectors such as road, rail, aviation, tourism, education, health, drinking water, urban development and sanitation..

PM Modi reached Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in Varanasi on Thursday late night where he was received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath . 

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PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the residents of Varanasi upon his arrival.  A number of people gathered on sides of the streets through which the Prime Minister’s convoy passed. They showered flower petals. 

PM Modi inspect Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara marg 

On his arrival to Varanasi after a long and packed day in Gujarat, PM went to inspect the Shivpur- Phulwaria- Lahartara marg at around 11 pm.

It was inaugurated recently. It is of great help toaround 5 lakh people living around southern part, BHU, BLW, etc. who want to go towards airport, Lucknow, Azamgarh and Ghazipur.

It is built at a cost of Rs 360 crore. It is helping reduce traffic congestion. It is reducing distance of travel from BHU towards airport from 75 minutes to 45 minutes. Similarly it is reducing distance from Lahartara to Kachahri from 30 mins to 15 mins. This project saw inter-ministerial coordination including from Railways and Defence to enhance ease of living for citizens of Varanasi.

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On February 23 (Friday), Modi will participate in a programme for prize distribution to the winners of Sansad Sanskrit Pratiyogita at Swatantra Sabhagar, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

At 11.15 am, the prime minister will perform 'pooja' and 'darshan' at Sant Guru Ravidas Janmasthali. At 11.30 am, the prime minister will attend a public function commemorating the 647th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas.

In the afternoon, Prime Minister Modi will attend a public function where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 13,000 crore in Varanasi.

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The PMO statement also said that since 2014, Modi has focused on transforming Varanasi and its adjoining areas by initiating a number of development projects catering to important sectors such as road, rail, aviation, tourism, education, health, drinking water, urban development and sanitation.

Taking another step in this direction, the prime minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 13,000 crore in Varanasi. To further enhance Varanasi's road connectivity, Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple road projects, including four-laning of the Ghargra-Bridge-Varanasi section of National Highway 233 and four-laning of the Sultanpur-Varanasi section of National Highway 56.

To provide impetus to industrial development in the region, the prime minister will also inaugurate an HPCL LPG bottling plant in Sewapuri, Banas Kashi Sankul milk processing unit at UPSIDA Agro Park Karkhiyaon, various infrastructure work at the UPSIDA Agro Park, Karkhiyaon, and silk fabric printing common facility centre for weavers.

Providing impetus to the famous textile sector of Varanasi, Modi will lay the foundation stone of a National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Varanasi. The new institute will strengthen the education and training infrastructure of the textile sector, the statement said. Augmenting the health infrastructure in Varanasi, the prime minister will lay the foundation stone of a new medical college. He will also lay the foundation stone of the National Centre of Ageing at Banaras Hindu University.

The prime minister will also inaugurate the Sigra Sports Stadium Phase-1 and District Rifle Shooting Range, a step towards strengthening the sports infrastructure in the city. At the Sant Guru Ravidas Janmasthali temple at Seer Govardhanpur near the Banaras Hindu University, the prime minister will inaugurate a newly-installed statue of Sant Ravidas in adjoining Ravidas Park.

He will inaugurate various development works around Sant Ravidas Janmasthali, worth about Rs 32 crore, and lay the foundation stone for Sant Ravidas Museum and beautification of the park, worth about Rs 62 crore.

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PM Modi to visit Varanasi on 7 July, inaugurate various development projects

The prime minister will dedicate pt. deendayal upadhyaya junction - son nagar railway line of dedicated freight corridor. built at a cost of more ₹6,760 crore, the new line will facilitate faster and efficient movement of goods..

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Varanasi on 7 July to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth more than ₹ 12,100 crore, the prime minister’s office said in a statement.

According to the PMO, the prime minister will dedicate Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Junction - Son Nagar railway line of Dedicated Freight Corridor. Built at a cost of more ₹ 6,760 crore, the new line will facilitate faster and efficient movement of goods.

PM Modi will also dedicate to nation three railway lines whose electrification or doubling has been completed at a cost of more than 990 crore. These include Ghazipur city - Aunrihar rail line, Aunrihar- Jaunpur rail line and Bhatni- Aunrihar rail line. This will mark the completion of 100 percent electrification of railway lines in Uttar Pradesh.

He will dedicate to nation the four-lane widening of Varanasi-Jaunpur section of NH-56, which has been completed at a cost of more than ₹ 2,750 crore, making travel from Varanasi to Lucknow easier and faster;

PM Modi will also inaugurate various other initiatives in Varanasi including the construction and renovation of 18 PWD roads, an International Girls Hostel building at BHU campus, and the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET)-Vocational Training Centre at village Karsara.

During his visit, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stones of several projects that will further contribute to the development of Varanasi. These projects include the construction of three two-lane rail over bridges (ROB) near Chaukhandi, Kadipur, and Hardattapur railway stations, the construction of Vyasnagar - Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Junction rail flyover, and the construction and renovation of 15 PWD roads. The cumulative cost of these projects is estimated to be around ₹ 780 crore.

He will lay the foundation stone for 192 rural drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission. These schemes, with a budget exceeding ₹ 550 crore, will ensure access to pure drinking water for 7 lakh people residing in 192 villages.

Moreover, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the redesigning and redevelopment of Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats. The redevelopment plans include provisions for public conveniences, waiting areas, wood storage, waste disposal, and eco-friendly cremation pyres, enhancing the overall infrastructure and amenities available to visitors.

During the programme, the prime minister will distribute loans of PMSVANidhi and keys of PMAY Rural houses, as well as Ayushman Bharat cards to beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh. This distribution will mark the commencement of the Grih Pravesh of 5 lakh PMAY beneficiaries, the distribution of 1.25 lakh PMSVANidhi loans to eligible beneficiaries, and the distribution of 2.88 crore Ayushman cards.

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PM Narendra Modi discussed various welfare initiatives and poll strategies with the CMs of BJP-ruled states at the 'good governance' meet that lasted for over 4 hours. The PM took stock of development works, their current status and new projects in the pipeline.

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Pm modi varanasi visit highlights: follow this space for all the latest developments relating to prime minister narendra modi's varanasi visit..

PM Modi Varanasi Visit HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Follow this space for all the latest developments relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Varanasi visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi today. He will also address a rally of women supporters where he will speak about the Women’s quota Bill passed by Parliament during a five-day special session. PM Modi will also inaugurate 16 newly constructed Atal Residential Schools in Varanasi.

This comes a day after the Prime Minister addressed the women party workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on the successful passage of the Women's Reservation Bill.

According to reports, PM Modi is expected to reach Varanasi at 1:30 pm and will spend around seven hours there.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the cricket stadium in Ganjari. He will then address a rally of over 5,000 women at the Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023," news agency PTI quoted Varanasi Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma as saying.

“He will then reach Rudraksh Centre where he will inaugurate 16 newly constructed Atal Residential Schools,” Sharma added.

In a press release, the Uttar Pradesh government said that it has spent Rs 121 crore to acquire the land for the cricket stadium while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will spend Rs 330 crore on its construction.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on Friday, “Tomorrow another golden chapter is going to be added in the incredible development journey of Baba Shri Vishwanath ji's holy city Kashi. Respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji will lay the foundation stone of 'International Cricket Stadium' worth approximately Rs 451 crores in Varanasi tomorrow. Besides this, the Kashi MP will also participate in the closing and prize distribution ceremony of the Cultural Mahotsav 2023 and inaugurate 16 newly constructed Atal Residential Schools at a cost of approximately Rs 1,115 crore. Hearty congratulations to you Prime Minister.”

PM Modi Attends Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav In Varanasi

PM Narendra Modi attends Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav in Varanasi.

VIDEO | PM Modi attends Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav in Varanasi, UP. pic.twitter.com/VJ0i7eN6iN — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 23, 2023

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds road show in Varanasi.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds road show in Varanasi, UP pic.twitter.com/P6MoId0ZSH — ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2023

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BJP national president JP Nadda, along with CMs and deputy CMs of BJP-ruled states, will go to Ayodhya on Wednesday morning. (ANI)

'Su-raj' (good governance) is as important to India as is 'swaraj' (self-rule): PM

Number of tourists to Varanasi in 2019-20 doubled compared to 2014-15: PM

Sadguru gave a mantra during freedom movement - of Swadeshi. Now, the nation has started 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission'. Local trade-business and products are being strengthened, local is being made global: PM

Lets also pledge that we will keep our rivers and surroundings clean: PM

Let's pledge to that we will educate our daughters and will help them in skill development: PM

Other shrines have also witnessed development in the past few years. Today, pilgrims in record numbers are visiting Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand.

Our nation's wonderful. Whenever there are testing times, some or the other saint appears to change the times. It is India where the tallest leader of freedom movement is called 'Mahatma' by the world: PM

Sadafaldev ji fought for the Independence, but many such contributions were not mentioned prominently in country's history: PM

Not just locals but the entire world has witnessed development works in Kashi. The multi-pronged development strategy is now bringing desired results: PM

After completion, Kashi Vishwanath Dham will be a great exhibit not just for Kashi but for the entire country: PM Modi

Kashi's energy is intact and it also keeps expanding. Yesterday, Kashi dedicated the grand Vishwanath Dham to Mahadev: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Swarved Mahamandir to attend the 98th-anniversary celebrations of Sadguru Sadafaldeo Vihangam Yog Sansthan in Varanasi. He is accompanied by CM Yogi Adityanath. (ANI)

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor will promote religious tourism in the country: Karnataka CM Bommai

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai visited the newly-constructed temple corridor on Tuesday. The chief minister said the corridor would promote religious tourism in the country. (ANI)

Chief ministers of BJP-ruled states are scheduled to visit Ayodhya on December 15 for the darshan of Ram Lalla.

The prime minister will also participate in a conclave of chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, along with deputy CMs from Bihar and Nagaland.

At around 3.30pm, PM Modi will attend the 98th-anniversary celebrations of Sadguru Sadafaldeo Vihangam Yog Sansthan at Swarved Mahamandir.

PM Modi is currently on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi where he inaugurated phase 1 of the newly-constructed Kashi Vishwanath Dham at a cost of around Rs 339 crore on Monday.

Watch: PM Modi's meeting with chief ministers of BJP-ruled states

#WATCH | #PMModi chairs a meeting of the chief ministers of BJP-ruled states in #Varanasi https://t.co/MHs7m2ylPu — TOI Varanasi (@TOI_Varanasi) 1639459463000

PM Narendra Modi chairs a meeting of the chief ministers of BJP-ruled states

PM #NarendraModi chairs a meeting of the chief ministers of BJP-ruled states in Varanasi. (Photos: ANI) https://t.co/LpqoPxrtgZ — TOI Varanasi (@TOI_Varanasi) 1639459288000

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PM Inaugurates First Phase Of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project: Updates

Kashi vishwanath corridor: pm modi is in varanasi for two days with a packed schedule..

PM Modi inaugurates phase 1 of the newly-constructed Kashi Vishwanath Dham.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  inaugurates the first phase of the ₹ 339 crore Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project that connects the temple town's two iconic landmarks - Kashi Vishwanath temple and Ganga ghats. PM is in Varanasi for two days with a packed schedule.

The Prime Minister's holy dip in Ganga, offering of prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple, and accepting a pagdi (headgear) from a common man - were some of the key moments this morning that preceded the big event.

Twenty-three buildings were be inaugurated in this phase of the project - spread over a massive area of almost five lakh square feet. In comparison, the previous premises were spread across 3,000 square feet.

With Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh around the corner, the event saw the ruling BJP raise the poll pitch and showcase it as one of its key achievements. Top party leaders and Chief Ministers of all BJP-ruled states were called in for a show of strength.

Here are the LIVE Updates from Kashi Vishwanath Corridor:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi boards Vivekanand Cruise at Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi. He will take part in 'Ganga Aarti' shortly. CM Yogi Adityanath & other CMs-Deputy CMs of BJP ruled states also present. pic.twitter.com/Wt69gAoFDL - ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 13, 2021

"Kashi is imperishable. There is only one government in Kashi, one with a 'damru' in his hands": Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the #KashiVishwanathCorridor project. pic.twitter.com/fBuEwPOKFQ - NDTV (@ndtv) December 13, 2021

• The long period of slavery broke the confidence of us Indians in such a way that we lost faith in our own creation.
• Today, from this thousands of years old Kashi, I call upon every countryman - create with full confidence, innovate, do it in an innovative way
• The third resolution that we have to take today is to increase our efforts for self-reliant India.
• This is the elixir of freedom. We are in the 75th year of Independence.
• We will have to work from now on for what India will be like when India celebrates a hundred years of independence
• Today's India is reviving its lost heritage.
• Here in Kashi, Mata Annapurna herself resides.
• I am glad that the statue of Mother Annapurna, which was stolen from Kashi, has now been re-established in Kashi after waiting for a century
• For me Janardan is the form of God, every Indian is a part of God, so I want to ask for something.
• I want three resolutions from you, not for yourself, but for our country - cleanliness, creation and continuous efforts for self-reliant India
• The inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham will give a decisive direction to India, will lead to a brighter future.
• This complex is a witness of our capability, of our duty.
• Nothing is impossible if you are determined, determined
• In the arms of every Indian, there is that force, which makes the unimaginable come true.
• We know penance, we know penance, we know how to spend day and night for the country.
• No matter how big the challenge, we Indians can defeat it together
• We know penance, we know how to spend day and night for the country.
• The feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj were lying here.
• From Ranilakshmi Bai to Chandrashekhar Azad, Kashi has been the birthplace of many fighters.
• Talents like Bharatendu Harishchandra, Jaishankar Prasad, Munshi Premchand, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and Bismillah Khan
• Where to take this remembrance
• Kashi is the land of four Jain Tirthankaras, the epitome of non-violence and austerity.
• From the integrity of King Harishchandra to the knowledge of Vallabhacharya, Ramanand ji
• From Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Samarth Guru Ramdas to Swami Vivekananda, Madan Mohan Malaviya
• How many sages, acharyas have been related to the holy land of Kashi
• Banaras is the city from where Jagadguru Shankaracharya got inspiration from the purity of Sridom Raja, he resolved to tie the country in the thread of unity.
• This is the place where Goswami Tulsidas ji created a supernatural creation like Ramcharitmanas with the inspiration of Lord Shankar
• The realization of Lord Buddha appeared to the world in Sarnath, here.
• For the betterment of the society, sages like Kabirdas appeared here.
• If there was a need to connect the society, then this Kashi became the center of the power of devotion of Sant Raidas ji
• Kashi is not a matter of words, it is a creation of sensations.
• Kashi is that - where awakening is life!
• Kashi is that - where even death is Mars!
• Kashi is that - where truth is the culture!
• Kashi is where love is tradition
• The invaders attacked this city, tried to destroy it. The history of Aurangzeb's atrocities, his terror is witness, who tried to change civilization by the sword. Who tried to crush the culture with fanaticism
• But the soil of this country is different from the rest of the world.
• If Aurangzeb comes here, Shivaji  stands up. If any Salar Masood moves here, then brave warriors like King Suheldev make him feel the power of our unity.
• And even during the British era, what did the people to kashi do to warren hastings ?
• Right now, along with Baba, I am also coming after seeing the city Kotwal Kalbhairav ji, bringing his blessings for the countrymen.
• Anything special in Kashi, anything new, it is necessary to ask Kaal Bhairav, Kotwal of Kashi
• It is said in our Puranas that as soon as one enters Kashi, one becomes free from all bondage.
• Blessings of Lord Vishweshwara, a supernatural energy awakens our inner-soul as soon as we come here
• When you come here, you will not see only faith.
• You will also feel the glory of your past here.
•  How antiquity and novelty come alive together,
•  How the inspirations of the ancient are giving direction to the future,
•  We are doing its direct darshan in Vishwanath Dham complex:
• This whole new complex of Vishwanath Dham is not just a grand building,
• This is a symbol of the Sanatan culture of our India!
•  It is a symbol of our spiritual soul! It is a symbol of India's antiquity, traditions! India's energy, mobility
• Earlier the temple area here which was only three thousand square feet, it has now become about 5 lakh square feet.
• Now 50 to 75 thousand devotees can come to the temple and temple premises.
• That is, first the darshan-bath of Mother Ganga, and from there directly to Vishwanath Dham
• Kashi is Kashi! Kashi is imperishable.
• There is only one government in Kashi, those who have damru in their hands have their government.
• Who can stop Kashi where Ganga flows by changing its current? 

#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/4pLpNubg2z - ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 13, 2021

"Kashi has a significance over political boundaries": Manisha Priyam ( @priyam_manisha ), Political Analyst, on the #KashiVishwanathCorridor project. pic.twitter.com/DHfI1BTGHC - NDTV (@ndtv) December 13, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath travel in a double-decker boat to Lalita Ghat to visit #KashiVishwanathTemple . NDTV's Alok Pandey reports pic.twitter.com/xGHJGKzed7 - NDTV (@ndtv) December 13, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers, takes a dip in the river Ganga at Lalita Ghat in #Varanasi . He will inaugurate the first phase of the #KashiVishwanathCorridor project today. pic.twitter.com/qNL48N3z8Q - NDTV (@ndtv) December 13, 2021

This is what sets PM @narendramodi apart from others! #KashiVishwanathDham pic.twitter.com/m5TEPpgnBo - BJP Uttar Pradesh (@BJP4UP) December 13, 2021

PM @narendramodi prayed at the Kaal Bhairav Temple in Kashi. He will now join the programme to mark the inauguration of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. pic.twitter.com/I5LEFlUVmM - PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 13, 2021

People greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his parliamentary constituency #Varanasi , #UttarPradesh . (ANI) pic.twitter.com/se9T6I26b8 - NDTV (@ndtv) December 13, 2021

पीएम श्री @narendramodi काशी के काल भैरव मंदिर में पूजा अर्चना करते हुए। #KashiVishwanathDham https://t.co/7KWhTF4s9c - BJP (@BJP4India) December 13, 2021

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project, which will connect two iconic landmarks - Kashi Vishwanath temple and Ganga ghats, in his constituency, Varanasi.
• PM Modi will visit the temple at 1 pm and inaugurate phase one of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of ₹ 339 crore.
• 23 buildings will be inaugurated in this phase of the project - spread over a massive area of almost five lakh square feet. In comparison, the previous premises was spread across 3,000 square feet.
• PM Modi will first visit the ancient Kal Bhairav temple. Inside the sanctum sanctorum, he will offer prayers, aided by Shrikant Mishra - the main priest of the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
• He will enter the corridor from the Lalita Ghat and reach the 'Mandir Parisar' through the ornate north gate of the premises, according to PTI. 
• He will also offer Ganga water to the 'shiv ling' inside.

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PM inaugurates 'Rudraksh', says 'Kashi ke logon ke vikas ki Ganga baha di', Japan trustworthy friend

PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi today: Rudraksh, the International Cooperation and Convention Centre has been created with help from Japan.

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a number of development projects at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. He was welcomed at the Lucknow airport by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During the day, PM laid the foundation stones for new projects and interacted with medical professionals to discuss the COVID-19 situation in his constituency. PM's visit comes as UP gets ready to face the Assembly elections next year.

PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

6:30 pm: PM Modi concludes Varanasi tour, returns to Delhi.

6:00 pm: Today the government in UP is not running on corruption and nepotism, but by development. That is why, today in UP, the people are getting the benefits of the schemes directly, new industries are being invested, employment opportunities are increasing: PM Modi

5:30 pm:  Continuous work is going on in UP regarding the infrastructure related to agriculture. The Mango and Vegetable Integrated Pack House, which has been laid today in Varanasi, will help develop the region as an agro export hub: PM Modi

3:28 pm: Japan PM Yoshihide Suga said PM Modi himself named this center Rudraksh with a hope to make it a symbol of wisdom. I hope this will be used as a stage to showcase close Japan-India ties through hosting international conferences, cultural and art events, and become a new symbol of Japan-India friendship. He added, "COVID-19 made our mutual visits difficult at this moment. We'll work jointly to overcome this challenge and make utmost efforts to further develop bileteral ties through cooperation in areas such as green society, digital, cyber, healthcare & enhancing connectivity."

2:30 pm: "A river of development is flowing in Kashi. This city's ancient glory is now existing in its modern form. It never stops or gets tired. During Covid-19, when the country stopped, Kashi stayed balanced and disciplined, but the flow of development continued. ‘Rudraksh’ has a modern shine and cultural aura. This project potrays India-Japan ties, and gives scope for future opportunities. Today, with the efforts of both countries, a new chapter has been written on development and bilateral relations," PM Modi said.

I thank Japan, PM Yoshihide Suga & Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki. Kashi has received such a gift due to Japan PM's efforts. PM Yoshihide Suga was Chief Cabinet Secretary then. Since then, he has been personally involved in this project: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/Ldxjm4gCvC — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 15, 2021

2:25: Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga congratulated India on this occasion via a video message, and said, "On behalf of the government and people of Japan, I would like to convey my heartfelt congratulations on inauguration of Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Center. Varanasi is the center of India's long history and rich culture."

2:10 pm: "In 2018, the foundation stone of Rudraksh convention centre was laid with the help of Japan. Kashi is a very important centre for spirituality, literature and music. This is going to be inaugurated today. This is a joyous moment," Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said at the inauguration of 'Rudraksh' convention centre in Varanasi.

2 pm:  PM Modi inaugurates International Cooperation and Convention Centre - 'Rudrakash', constructed with Japanese assistance.

13:10 pm:  PM Modi visits the 100-bed maternal and child health wing at the Banaras Hindu University. 

Varanasi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the 100-bed maternal & child health wing at Banaras Hindu University pic.twitter.com/77W6yiktyA — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 15, 2021

12:25 pm:  People of Kashi can see how he (Yogi) comes here regularly and inspects every development project and quickens the work. He works like this for the entire state, goes to every district: PM

12:20 pm: "CM Yogi Adityanath is quickly moving forward in making a modern Uttar Pradesh...there is rule of law in UP today. 'Mafia raj' and terrorism have been brought under control. Today, criminals who cast an eye on women know that they won't be able to hide from the law," PM Modi said.

12.15 pm:  "It is not that before 2017 there were no schemes for UP, money was not sent! Even then there were so many swift efforts from Delhi. But then in Lucknow, they used to get blocked. Yogi ji himself is working hard today,"says PM Modi in Varanasi.

12.10 pm:  Centre has recently taken a major decision to empower agriculture infrastructure. The Rs 1 Lakh Crore special fund set up for the modern agriculture infrastructure will benefit our agriculture mandis too. This is a major step towards making the nation's mandi system modern: PM

12.05 pm: "Ro-Ro vessels facilities that begin today will help the tourism sector in Kashi thrive further. Our boatmen are also being given better facilities. Diesel boats are being converted into CNG. This will bring down their expenses, benefit the environment and attract the tourists," said PM.

12.00 pm : Kashi is becoming a large medical hub of Purvanchal. Today facilities are being made available in Kashi too for diseases for the treatment of which one had to go to Delhi and Mumbai earlier: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi

11.50 am:  Today UP is a state that does the maximum number of testings across the country. It is a state that does the maximum number of vaccinations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi

11.42 am:  "Kashi has shown that it doesn't stop or get tired even in difficult times. The past few months have been very difficult for the entire mankind. But entire UP, including Kashi, faced the mutating and dangerous form of Coronavirus with all its might," says PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi.

11.40 am : "Under PM Modi's governance, Kashi has made a new identity in the country and the world. New Kashi is reaching new heights in development. This smart Kashi has become a model for the country and world. PM Modi's vision and inspiration is pushing people to new heights," said UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

11.30 am:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates various development projects worth over Rs 1500 crores in Varanasi. Key projects include multi-level parking at Godaulia, Ro-Ro Vessels for tourism development and a three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur Highway.

11.15 am:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ground in Varanasi. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ground in Varanasi. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects. pic.twitter.com/yyvNpExkvf — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 15, 2021

11.00 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Varanasi a short while ago. He was received at the airport by UP Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries as well as officials: Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

PM Narendra Modi's schedule

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate, among others 100-bed MCH wing in BHU, multi-level parking at Godauliya, Ro-Ro Vessels for tourism development on River Ganga, and a three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur Highway.

According to a press release by the Prime Minister's Office, PM will inaugurate projects worth Rs 744 crore and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 839 crore.

"These include the Centre for Skill and Technical Support of Central Institute of Petrochemical Engineering and Technology (CIPET), 143 rural projects under Jal Jeevan Mission and mango and vegetable integrated packhouse in Karkhiyanv," the release by PMO said.

At 12.15 pm, PM will inaugurate Rudraksh, the International Cooperation and Convention Centre that has been constructed with the help of Japan. PM will visit the Maternal and Child Health Wing, BHU at 2 pm and later interact with medical professionals to take a review of the COVID-19 preparedness. 

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How India Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, multiple projects bring about sea-change to ancient city

Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream project in Varanasi - the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor - is all set to transform the entire area around the Kashi Vishwanath temple and multiple other projects have brought about a sea-change in the ancient city.

The temple, till now, was ensconced in the tiny lanes of Varanasi and access to the same was invariably a problem - especially on special occasions when the crowds swelled. The temple lacked direct visibility from the Ganga River.

The 20-25 feet wide corridor that will be formally inaugurated on Monday, will connect Lalita Ghat on the Ganga to the Mandir Chowk in the temple premises.

Devotees can take a dip in the holy river and offer prayers to Shiva in the temple from there itself.

The temple now has an area of its own with a giant courtyard.

While the renovation of the Kashi Vishwanath temple remains top on the list of the projects completed in the Prime Minister’s constituency, the Rudraksh Convention Centre that is designed like a Shivalinga with a seating of 1,200 people, with 108 Rudrakshas on its facade, is another major highlight.

The building form and philosophy behind this Convention Centre is inspired by Kashi’s tradition of people-friendly spaces.

With modern facilities like partitioned meeting rooms, art gallery and multi-purpose pre-function areas, the place provides opportunities for artists to showcase themselves and interact with the people as well.

Increased connectivity

The Prime Minister, as MP of Varanasi, has also ensured increased connectivity in his constituency.

The Godowlia Multi level parking, Panchkosi Parikrama Road (for pilgrims), Ro-Ro Vessels for tourism development on Ganga River and three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur Highway, Rs 1 billion for constructing 47 rural link roads of 153 km, Lahartara-Chaukaghat flyover replete with a food court and open cafe, road connecting Babatpur airport to the city have given a new identity to Varanasi.

The Ring Road, with two rail overbridges and a flyover, will allow traffic on NH 56 (Lucknow-Varanasi), NH 233 (Azamgarh-Varanasi), NH 29 (Gorakhpur-Varanasi) and Ayodhya-Varanasi highways to bypass Varanasi, thereby reducing traffic congestion in the city.

The Ring Road will provide convenient access to Sarnath, an important site for Buddhist pilgrimage.

The much needed six-lane widening project of the Varanasi - Prayagraj section of NH-19 has also been started, and this widening will significantly reduce congestion and traffic for vehicles plying towards Varanasi.

Besides this, Varanasi has seen overhaul and upgrade of the sewage system with the installation of online effluent monitoring systems and SCADA automation at ghats and sewage pumping stations to ensure that actionable information is available at all times.

Traffic control

An Integrated Command and Control (ICC) Centre for traffic and police management system, and medical emergencies has also been operationalised.

Additionally, 3,000 CCTV cameras have also been installed at critical points across 720 locations to ensure smart policing and make Varanasi much a safer place for pilgrims and residents alike.

Varanasi has been provided with ‘smart signages’ with Quick Response (QR) code. These signages give information to visitors and tourists alike about cultural importance of heritage sites and the 84 iconic ghats of the city, which are known for their antiquity and architectural beauty.

Sculpture signages have also been installed at the Assi ghat and Khidkiya ghat, providing information about various events like Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedh ghat, annual Naag Nathaiyya event at Tulsi ghat. The smart signage at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, where last rites of people are performed, is meant for people to know about the traditional rituals of these ghats.

Medical hub

Varanasi is emerging as one of the biggest medical hubs of Purvanchal. The two cancer hospitals - Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Hospital and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital - provide comprehensive treatment to the patients from Uttar Pradesh, and nearby states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar.

The Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul - a trade facilitation centre for weavers, craftsmen and artisans of Varanasi in 2014 and in 2017, provides a marketing platform to weavers and artisans.

The Manduadih railway station in Varanasi has been revamped into a world-class station. Equipped with the latest amenities like air-conditioned waiting lounge, stainless steel lounges, LED lights, the station also has a cafeteria, food court, booking and reservation office, waiting rooms and more.

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PM Modi to visit Varanasi again on Thursday, inaugurate multiple projects

Pm modi, who visited the holy city of varanasi to inaugurate the kashi vishwanath corridor on december 13, will “kickstart multiple development initiatives”..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, in what will be the second trip to his parliamentary constituency in 10 days, and launch and lay the foundation stones for several projects worth crores of rupees, his office said on Tuesday.

PM Modi was in the state's Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in a programme where he transferred ₹ 1,000 crore to the bank accounts of self-help groups to benefit around 16 lakh women. PM Modi, who visited the holy city to inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor on December 13, will “kickstart multiple development initiatives” at around 1pm in Varanasi.

Among them, Prime Minister will be laying the foundation stone of Banas Dairy Sankul at UP State Industrial Development Authority Food Park in the Karkhiyaon area of Varanasi.

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“Spread across 30 acres of land, the Dairy will be built at a cost of about ₹ 475 crores and will have a facility for processing 5 lakh litre of milk per day. This will strengthen the rural economy and help farmers of the region by creating new opportunities for them,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.

Prime Minister will also digitally transfer about ₹ 35 crore bonus to the bank accounts of more than 1.7 lakh milk producers associated with Banas Dairy.

He will then lay the foundation stone for a biogas-based electricity generation plant for the Milk Producers Cooperative Union Plant in Ramnagar. The Prime Minister will also launch a portal and logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme of milk products, developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

“In another effort to reduce the land ownership issues at grassroots level, the Prime Minister will virtually distribute the rural residential rights record ‘Gharauni’ under the Swamitva scheme of Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, to over 20 Lakh residents of Uttar Pradesh,” the PMO said.

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The programme will also witness the Prime Minister inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 22 developmental projects worth over ₹ 870 crore in the holy city. “This will further strengthen the ongoing 360 degree transformation of Varanasi.”

Prime Minister will then inaugurate several urban development projects, including those to redevelop Old Kashi wards, a parking and surface park at Beniabag, beautification of two ponds, a sewage treatment plant in Ramna village and provisioning of advanced surveillance cameras under the Smart City Mission.

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The Union education ministry’s Inter University Centre for Teachers Education, built at a cost of around ₹ 107 crore, and a Teachers Education Centre at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, built at a cost of over ₹ 7 crore, will be among other projects to be inaugurated by PM Modi. Residential flats and staff quarters at BHU and ITI Karaundi will also be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

The PMO said a hostel for doctors, one for nurses and a shelter home amounting to ₹ 130 crore at the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

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“He will inaugurate a 50-bed Integrated Ayush Hospital at Bhadrasi. He will also lay the foundation of ₹ 49 Cr Government Homeopathic Medical College in tehsil Pindra under the Ayush Mission.”

On the same day, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of two 4 to 6 lane road widening projects for Prayagraj and Bhadohi roads, which will improve the connectivity of Varanasi and will be “a step towards resolving the problem of the city's traffic congestion.”

To give “fillip to the tourism potential of the holy city”, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Phase-1 of Tourism Development project related to Shri Guru Ravidas Ji Temple, Seer Govardhan, Varanasi.

A speed breeding facility at the International Rice Research Institute, a Regional Reference Standards Laboratory in Payakpur village and an advocate building in Pindra are the other projects, which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

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Varanasi: PM Modi's Late Night Tour of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Banaras Railway Station With CM Yogi

Last Updated: December 14, 2021, 12:48 IST

PM Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Banaras station. (Twitter/@narendramodi)

In a tweet posted around 1 am, Modi said he inspected 'key development works' in the temple town.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ventured out on the streets of Varanasi in the early hours of Tuesday and visited the just-inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the Banaras railway station. In a tweet posted around 1 am, Modi said he inspected “key development works” in the temple town.

Varanasi is the prime minister’s parliamentary constituency since 2014. He arrived here on a two-day visit on Monday. On Monday morning, Modi visited the Kal Bhairav Mandir. In the afternoon, he inaugurated the first phase of the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project, being referred to as Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and in the evening, witnessed the spectacular Ganga “aarti” and a light-and-sound show from a river cruise.

A little past midnight, chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Modi, Modi” rent the air as the prime minister, surrounded by SPG security personnel, took a walk on the streets of Varanasi near the Godowlia Chowk, which have decked up to welcome him. “Inspecting key development works in Kashi. It is our endeavour to create best possible infrastructure for this sacred city,” Modi said in his tweet.

He also shared pictures of his late-night visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which he dedicated to the people a few hours ago. Clad in a grey kurta, white pyjama and a black jacket with a grey muffler thrown over it, Modi took the people walking on the streets by surprise, even as the security personnel tried to ensure that no one ventured close to him.

Later, in another tweet, the prime minister said: “Next stop…Banaras station. We are working to enhance rail connectivity as well as ensure clean, modern and passenger friendly railway stations.” He also shared photos of his visit to the redeveloped station after 1 am. The Banaras railway station was earlier known as Manduadih and was renamed early this year.

The Twitter handle of the Indian Railways had shared pictures of the decorated station on Monday night. Amid chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Modi, Modi”, the prime minister was showered with rose petals and unbound adulation on Monday morning as he travelled through the streets of Varanasi, which have been plastered with huge posters bearing his image and greetings.

After his visit to the Kal Bhairav Mandir, the prime minister’s convoy was moving through the narrow streets when a man sought to offer a pink “pagdi” and a scarf to him, but the security personnel pushed him away. Modi then motioned from inside the car and the man was allowed to offer the “pagdi” to him. The man, who was wearing a saffron robe, also offered a “pitambari” (saffron “angvastra”) to the prime minister, which he accepted with folded hands and a smile.

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