PM Modi lays foundation of 44 projects worth ₹3,880 crore in Varanasi on his 50th visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 44 projects worth ₹3,880 crore in his constituency Varanasi on his 50th visit. Among the projects inaugurated were schemes focussing on rural development, including 130 drinking water projects, 100 new Anganwadi centres, 356 libraries, a polytechnic college in Pindra, and a government degree college.

Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among those present on the occasion.

The Prime Minister also inaugurated a transit hostel at the Police Lines and police barracks in Ramnagar and four rural roads. Modi inaugurated projects at Shastri Ghat and Samne Ghat, along with various beautification projects carried out by the Railways and the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA).

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates several development projects worth Rs 3884.18 crores in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/R0ou5Fq64X

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“Banaras has gained new momentum of development in last 10 years. Today’s Kashi is not just ancient but also progressive. It is steering development of Purvanchal,” said PM Modi.

He added that Kashi is becoming a health capital.

Among the projects for which foundation stones were laid, 25 were worth ₹2,250 crore, with a major focus on strengthening the city’s electricity infrastructure. This includes the construction of 15 new substations, installation of new transformers, and laying 1,500 km of new power lines.

A new 220 kV substation will come up near Chaukaghat, aiming to provide a 24-hour uninterrupted electricity supply.

The prime minister laid the foundation stone for three new flyovers and various road-widening initiatives and school renovation work, and two stadiums in Shivpur and UP College.

Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal and ADG Security Raghuveer Lal informed during a pre-briefing at the Cantt camp office that six SPs, eight additional SPs, 33 COs, and around 4,000 personnel from police, PAC, and paramilitary forces were deployed for the prime minister’s security.

Rooftop deployment was ensured along the VIP route and surrounding areas, with surveillance through CCTV and drone cameras.

Police personnel were instructed to avoid using mobile phones at duty points and to report in full uniform with ID and duty cards. Strict adherence to the PM’s security protocol was mandated, and ropes were used to control the crowd.