PM Narendra Modi to launch 50 development projects in Varanasi today

Prime
Minister Narendra Modi launch 50 development projects worth over 1,200 crore
rupees at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh today. During his day-long visit to his
parliamentary constituency, PM Modi will flag off the Mahakaal Express to link Varanasi, Ujjain and
Omkareshwar, and dedicate Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Centre to the
nation. 



Media Correspondent reports,
after reaching his constituency Prime Minister will first go to Jangam Badi
Math, where he is scheduled to participate in the closing ceremony of the
Centenary Celebrations of Shri Jagadguru Vishwaradhya Gurukul. 



PM Modi shall also be releasing the translated version of the
Shri Siddhant Shikhamani Granth in 19 languages and a mobile app of the Granth.
He will then reach Padav area of Chandauli district where he will dedicate to
the nation the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre and will also unveil
the 63 feet Statue of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya. This is the largest statue of the
leader in the country. 



Later in the afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall
inaugurate the two-day ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ exhibition at Pandit Deendayal
Upadhyaya Hastakala Sankul. Prime Minister will interact with buyers and
artisans coming from different countries of the world including America,
England and Australia. ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ will showcase products from over 100
artisans from all over Uttar Pradesh.  



Artists and weavers at the event will also be imparted skills
for improving the quality and branding of their wares suitable to the larger
national and international markets. 

 

At Padav, Prime Minister will address a Public function and
will launch various development projects. These projects include a 430-bed
super speciality Government hospital, a 74-bed psychiatry hospital and Centre
for Vedic Research at Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya (BHU), at BHU. PM Modi will
also inaugurate the Chaukaghat Lehartara Overbridge in the city which will ease
the traffic near the railway station.



The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the ANNASHETRA,
community kitchen of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The CEO of Kashi Vishwanath
Temple Trust told AIR that Prasad and food can now be served to thousands of
devotees simultaneously at this place.