News

Prime Minister inaugurates several development projects in Varanasi

Representative Image

VARANASI: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several important development projects, at a public gathering in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on 18th Sep 2018.

The projects that were inaugurated by PM include Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for Puraani Kashi, Atal Incubation Centre and Regional Ophthalmology Centre at BHU. The cumulative value of all projects which were inaugurated is over Rs. 550 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the efforts to bring changes in Varanasi, are also attempting to preserve the city’s rich heritage. He said the city is being modernized, while also protecting its ancient identity.

PM referred to the various projects in the power, road and other infrastructure sectors, which have progressed significantly, and brought about an improvement in the lives of the people in the city of Varanasi, and nearby areas.

Prime Minister added, “The work being done towards modernization of transport infrastructure, cleanliness and enhancing the visual appeal of the city.

 

(With Inputs of PIB)

Team Urban Update

Recent Posts

IMD predicts staggering rise in temperatures in Northern India

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding an…

5 days ago

NGT summons authorities over worsening condition of Dal Lake

Representative Image JAMMU and KASHMIR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has called upon the Central…

5 days ago

India highlights its progress in forest conservation at UNFF 19

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The 19th edition of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF…

6 days ago

BMC publishes list of dilapidated buildings ahead of monsoon

Representative Image MUMBAI, Maharashtra: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has published a list of 188…

1 week ago

Chennai Corporation to penalise unregistered pets

Representative Image CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Greater Chennai Municipal Corporation is mulling the plan to…

1 week ago

Faulty streetlight renders Kollidam Bridge unsafe for pedestrians

Representative Image TRICHIRAPALLI, Tamil Nadu: Faulty Streetlights on the newly built Kollidam Bridge in Trichy…

2 weeks ago