Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Varanasi

Published By : Admin | March 22, 2023 | 16:07 IST
QuotePM will address One World TB Summit
QuotePM to launch TB-Mukt Panchayat initiative; official pan-India rollout of a shorter TB Preventive Treatment and Family-centric care model for TB
QuotePM to dedicate and lay foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs. 1780 crores
QuoteThese projects will further transform the landscape of Varanasi and enhance ease of living for the people of the city
QuotePM to lay foundation stone of the Passenger Ropeway from Varanasi Cantt station to Godowlia - project will facilitate movement for tourists, pilgrims and residents

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 24th March. At around 10:30 AM, Prime Minister will address the One World TB Summit at Rudrakash Convention Centre. At around 12 noon, Prime Minister will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs. 1780 crores at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground.

One World TB Summit

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, Prime Minister will address the One World TB Summit. This summit is being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Stop TB Partnership. Founded in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership is a United Nations hosted organisation that amplifies the voices of the people, communities, and countries affected by TB.

During the event, Prime Minister will launch various initiatives including the TB-Mukt Panchayat initiative; official pan-India rollout of a shorter TB Preventive Treatment (TPT); Family-centric care model for TB and release of India’s Annual TB Report 2023. Prime Minister will also award select States/UTs and Districts for their progress towards ending TB.

In March 2018, during the End TB summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister had called on India to achieve TB-related SDG targets by 2025, five years ahead of stipulated time. One World TB Summit will provide an opportunity to further deliberate upon the targets as the country moves forward to meet its TB elimination objectives. It will also be an opportunity to showcase learnings from National TB Elimination Programmes. International delegates from over 30 countries are scheduled to be present at the summit.

Development initiatives in Varanasi

In the last nine years, Prime Minister has put a special focus on transforming the landscape of Varanasi and enhancing ease of living for the people living in the city and adjoining areas. Taking another step in this direction, Prime Minister will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 1780 crore, during the programme at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Passenger Ropeway from Varanasi Cantt station to Godowlia. The cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs. 645 crores. The ropeway system will be 3.75 km in length with five stations. This will facilitate ease of movement for the tourists, pilgrims and residents of Varanasi.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of 55 MLD sewage treatment plant at Bhagwanpur under Namami Ganga Scheme, to be built at cost of more than Rs. 300 crores. Under the Khelo India Scheme, the foundation stone of Phase 2 and 3 of redevelopment work of Sigra Stadium will be laid by the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of LPG bottling plant at Isarwar village, Sewapuri to be built by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of various other projects including primary health centre in Bharthara village; floating jetty with changing rooms, among others.

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Prime Minister will dedicate 19 drinking water schemes, which will benefit more than 3 lakh people of 63 Gram Panchayats. To further strengthen the rural drinking water system, the PM will also lay the foundation stone of 59 drinking water schemes under the Mission.

For farmers, exporters and traders in and around Varanasi, the grading, sorting, processing of fruits and vegetables will be possible at an integrated pack house which has been constructed at Karkhiyaon. Prime Minister will dedicate this project to the nation during the event. It will help in boosting agricultural exports of Varanasi and surrounding region.

Prime Minister will dedicate various projects under the Varanasi Smart City Mission including redevelopment work of Rajghat and Mahmoorganj government schools; beautification of internal city roads; redevelopment of 6 parks and ponds of the city among others.

Prime Minister will also dedicate various other infrastructure projects including ATC tower at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport; 2 MW solar power plant at water works premises, Bhelupur; 800 KW solar power plant at Konia Pumping Station; new Community Health Center at Sarnath; infrastructure improvement of Industrial estate at Chandpur; rejuvenation of temples of Kedareshwar, Vishweshwar and Omkareshwar Khand Parikrama among others.

  • Reena chaurasia August 29, 2024

    modi
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    bjp
  • Tilak Raj Khattar March 31, 2023

    Jai shree Ram ji
  • ak garg26454 March 24, 2023

    sir, The focus of development over Varanasi is appreciated but what about The remaining 302constituencies ?
  • Ravi neel March 23, 2023

    Har Har Mahadev....👍👍👍🙏🙏
  • Argha Pratim Roy March 23, 2023

    JAY HIND ⚔ JAY BHARAT 🇮🇳 ONE COUNTRY 🇮🇳 1⃣ NATION🛡 JAY HINDU 🙏 JAY HINDUSTAN ⚔️
  • KALYANASUNDARAM S B March 23, 2023

    Om Namaha Shivaya 🚩🙏
  • KALYANASUNDARAM S B March 23, 2023

    Jai Modi Ji Sarkar 🇮🇳🇮🇳👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏
  • KALYANASUNDARAM S B March 23, 2023

    Namo Namo 🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏
  • KALYANASUNDARAM S B March 23, 2023

    Jai Bjp
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