By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Feb 23, 2024

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 13,000 crore in Varanasi

Modi’s Varanasi Visit

PM Modi inaugurated projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Varanasi.

Development Speed

Modi highlighted the increased pace of Varanasi’s development in the last decade.

Kashi Commitment

Modi, a 10-year MP from Varanasi, expressed his commitment to improving Kashi.

Supporting Farmers

Modi emphasised his government’s work for farmers and the poor.

Women Empowerment

Animal husbandry was highlighted as a means to make women self-reliant.

Local Ambassador

Modi declared himself an ambassador for small farmers and artisans.

Infrastructure Projects

The projects include roads, a gas plant, a milk unit, and a weavers’ centre.

Fashion Institute

Modi laid the foundation for a National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Medical Advancements

A new medical college and a National Centre of Ageing were initiated.

Sports Facilities

Modi inaugurated the Sigra Sports Stadium and a District Rifle Shooting Range.

Ravidas Developments

PM inaugurated works around Sant Ravidas Janmasthali and a new museum.

Ravidas Celebration

Modi inaugurated a statue of Sant Ravidas and joined his birth anniversary celebrations.

Sanskrit Winners

Modi interacted with the winners of the Sansad Sanskrit Pratiyogita.