PM to digitally inaugurate, lay foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi tomorrow
Nov 08, 2020
New Delhi [India], November 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi on Monday via video conferencing.
"Tomorrow is going to be an important chapter in the development journey of Varanasi. I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of many projects through video conferencing at 10.30 am. These include agriculture and tourism as well as other infrastructure-related projects," tweeted the Prime Minister.
A per the official website of Prime Minister, the total cost implication of these projects is Rs 614 crores.
"Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of these projects during the event. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh will also be present on the occasion," the website said.
According to the website, the projects to be inaugurated include Sarnath Light and Sound show, up-gradation of Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital Ramnagar, sewerage related works, infrastructure facilities for protection and conservation of cows, multipurpose seed storehouse, agriculture produce warehouse of 100 MT, IPDS phase 2, a housing complex for players in Sampurnanand Stadium, Varanasi city smart lighting work, along with 105 Anganwadi Kendras and 102 Gau Ashray Kendras.
During the event, Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for projects including the redevelopment of Dashashwamedh Ghat and Khidkiya Ghat, barracks for PAC police force, redevelopment of certain wards of Kashi, parking facility along with the redevelopment of a park in Beniya Bagh, up-gradation of the multi-purpose hall in Girija Devi Sanskritik Sankul, repair work of roads in the city and development of tourist places.