In a major development push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation of projects worth Rs 6,270 crore during his upcoming visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on April 28. Among these, the PM will inaugurate projects worth Rs 1,053 crore and lay the foundation of others worth Rs 5,217 crore.
Projects to be Inaugurated
According to officials, the PM will inaugurate the four-lane widening and strengthening work of Varanasi-Azamgarh Road from Kaali Mata Mandir to Ring Road. Additionally, 19 connecting village roads will be inaugurated. A road overbridge (ROB) on railway link number 23-A near Kazzakpura on the Varanasi city-Sarnath rail route will also be opened. Tourism development of Sant Kabir prakatya sthal Sarangnath Temple near Sarnath, beautification and renovation of Sant Ravidas Park in Nagwa, and redeveloped Chandrawati Ghat are part of the inauguration list. Other projects include a 500 MT godown at Harahua and Bhawanipur, District Integrated Public Health Lab, 30 rural drinking water schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission, repaired and revitalized 23 school buildings with smart classes, a synthetic hockey turf field at UP College Ground, a 50-bed field hospital in CHC Cholapur, a 100-bed old age home at Ramnagar under CSR, redeveloped government schools at Bellary, Jakhini, Thathara, Chittaipur, and Lalpur under CSR, and a 55 MLD STP at Bhagwanpur, among others.
Foundation Stone Laying
The PM will also lay the foundation for several projects, including 71 village link roads, a 500-bed multi super-speciality hospital at SSPG, redevelopment of a 198-bed hospital, and a 100-bed critical care block. Other projects cover Assi Ghat mechanised parking, Nagar Nigam office building, Badagaon Women Police Outpost, Ramnagar Child Shelter Home and Juvenile Justice Board, and a CM Model School at Baradih, Sewapuri.
This visit underscores the government's focus on infrastructure and social development in the region. The projects span multiple sectors, including transportation, healthcare, education, water supply, and tourism, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents and boost economic growth.
