The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today unveiled several development schemes in Varanasi.
These included the dedication of 765/400 KV GIS Varanasi Power Sub-station; laying of foundation stone of Varanasi City Gas Distribution Project; inauguration of Varanasi Postal Region; Expansion Project of Diesel Locomotive Works (Phase 1); laying of foundation stone for second line and electrification of Allahabad-Varanasi Rail Line; and setting up of Perishable Cargo Centre at Rajatalab Railway Station.
The Prime Minister felicitated select beneficiaries of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and handed over LPG connections to select Ujjwala beneficiaries. He released a commemorative postage stamp on Varanasi City.
Speaking on the occasion, he urged people to send their messages to soldiers on Diwali.
He said the Union Government has focused on timely completion of projects, and has worked towards ensuring that not only are foundations laid, but projects are also inaugurated on time. He said the real aim of Government initiatives is proper execution and touching people’s lives.
The Prime Minister spoke about environment friendly initiatives, and the Government's new vision for the Indian Railways, which can emerge as a growth engine for the economy.
As your MP, I feel proud of the manner in which you paid tributes to valour of armed forces & expressed your support to them: PM in Varanasi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
Let us send Diwali greetings to our armed forces: PM @narendramodi in Varanasi https://t.co/4GzmPJ23uQ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
Give a missed call on 1922, download the NM App & through the App you can send Diwali greetings to the soldiers: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/K7bs3cc9mL
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
मैं सभी नागरिकों से आह्वान करता हूँ कि हम सेना के जवानों को दिवाली का सन्देश भेजकर उनके प्रति हमारे लगाव का अहसास कराएँ : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
We are not a government whose work stops at laying foundation stones. It is ensured that the projects are also completed: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
Schemes are not about publishing advertisements in newspapers. The real aim of initiatives is proper execution & touching people's lives: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
योजनाएं समय से पूरी हों, निर्धारित बजट में हो और हो सके तो समय भी बचे और पैसा भी बचे: PM @narendramodi in Varanasi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
योजनाएं जन-सामान्य के जीवन में बदलाव लाने के लिए होती हैं और हमारी सरकार यह सुनिश्चित कर रही है : PM @narendramodi in Varanasi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
जन सुविधा के लिए और भावी पीढ़ी के लिए पर्यावरण की रक्षा हो, वैसी योजनाओं को क्रियान्वित करने की दिशा में आगे बढ़ रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
हमने रेल को लेकर पुरानी सोच बदली है। रेल को आधुनिक बनाने की आवश्यकता है : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
रेल अर्थव्यवस्था में परिवर्तन लाता है : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2016
