PM Modi to inaugurate development initiatives worth Rs 1800 Cr in Varanasi on July 7

New Delhi, July 6 (KNN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Varanasi on July 7, will lay the Foundation Stone Of Multiple Development Initiative Worth Rs 1800 Crore focussed on improving infrastructure and enhancing ease of living.

The prime minister will also inaugurate the Akshay Patra Mid-Day Meal Kitchen at LT College, Varanasi, which has a capacity of cooking mid-day meals for around one lakh students.

Projects under the Varanasi Smart City and Urban Projects include re-development of Namo Ghat in Phase-I along with the construction of bathing jetty, redevelopment of Kameshwar Mahadev ward of Old Kashi and over 600 EWS flats constructed in village Harhua and Dasepur, amongst others.

Modi will also initiate various road projects including construction of Four Lane Road over bridge (ROB) on Babatpur-Kapsethi-Bhadohi Road, Bridge on Varuna River on Central Jail road, widening of Pindra-Kathiraon Road and construction of 8 rural roads.

For the improvement of sewerage and water supply in the district there will be rehabilitation of Old Trunk Sewer Line in Varanasi City through trenchless technology.

Various social and education sector related projects to be inaugurated include ITI at Village Mahgaon, Phase-II of Vedic Vigyan Kendra in BHU, Govt. Girls Home at Ramnagar,and Old Age Women Home at Durgakund.

Various projects will also be launched to boost the tourism in the region. The foundation stone of multiple tourism projects includes development work of Sarnath Buddhist Circuit under World Bank aided UP Pro-Poor tourism development project, construction of Paavan Path for Asht Vinakaya etc.

Other projects to be initiated include synthetic athletic track and synthetic basketball court in Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Sports Complex, development works of Sports Stadium at Sigra and many more.  (KNN Bureau)