Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on Thursday, and will inaugurate schemes worth Rs 744.02 crores and will also lay the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 838.91 crores. He will also inaugurate the Rudraksh International Convention Centre built at a cost of Rs 186 crores that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of the ancient city of Kashi, and stands as a testimony to the friendship between India and Japan. An audio/visual message by the Prime Minister of Japan might also be played at the event.
The two-storey convention centre is located in the posh Sigra area and spans 2.87 hectares of land and can seat 1,200 people. Also, the shape of the Convention Centre will resemble a 'Shiva Linga' and the entire building will glow with LED lights at night. The idea behind building the Centre is to provide opportunities for social and cultural interactions between people in Varanasi and to strengthen the city's competitiveness by developing its tourism sector.
Prime Minister Modi will reach the Rudraksh Convention Center at 12:30 pm, from where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various projects. Apart from this, the PM is scheduled to hold a meeting with around 500 dignitaries at the same venue. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi plant a 'Rudraksh' sapling.
He will lay the foundation stone of Skilling and Technical Support Center (CSTC) of Central Petrochemicals Engineering and Technical Institute (CIPET) at a cost of Rs 40.10 crore, and will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore. With the formation of CSTC, new employment opportunities will be available for youth in Purvanchal. With the inauguration of the Regional Eye Institute, people will not have to go to Chennai and Delhi, as affordable treatment will be available in Varanasi. To strengthen health facilities, PM Modi will also inaugurate many other schemes.
Apart from this, cruise and Ro-Ro will be also be inaugurated to promote tourism. To see the art and culture of Kashi, under the cultural upliftment, 6 LED TVs have also been installed in the city, various types of signage giving information about the ghats are also to be inaugurated. Many schemes related to drinking water and health are also included. At the same time, PM Modi will also inaugurate Godaulia Multi-Level Parking and Ashapur ROB to ease traffic congestion in the city.
Major potential projects to be unveiled:
Rudraksh Convention Center - 186 crores, Godowlia Multilevel Parking - 19.55 crore, CIPPP lining renovation of old sewer line-21.09 crore, Sewer restoration work in Varanasi city - 8.12 crore, Beautification of four parks - 4.45 crores, 100-bed MCH wing in BHU - 45.50 crore, Three women's hostels, classes and labs in four schools and colleges - 5.79 crores, Operation of two Ro-Ro vessels for tourism development in river Ganga - 22 crores, Operation of cruise ship from Rajghat to Assi - 10.72 crores, Installation work of notice boards at 84 Ghats - 5.08, 50-bed MCH wing in Pandit Deendayal District Hospital Pandeypur - 17.39 crore, Tourism development work in Rameshwar - 8 crores, Construction of Regional Institute of Thelmology in BHU - 29.63 crores, Widening and beautification of 33.91 km of Panchkosi Parikrama Marg - 62.04 crores, Construction of residential building in Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital Ramnagar -11.97 crores, Varanasi-Ghazipur route 03 lane overbridge - 50.17 crore, PSA Oxygen Generation Plant in 14 different hospitals and health centers - 11 crores, Two drinking water projects under Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission - 7.72 crore, PSA Oxygen Generation machines - 11 crores, 2 drinking water projects under National Rural Drinking Water Mission Scheme - 4.83 crores, Construction of 80 teacher residential flats in BHU - 46.71 crore, World Bank Aided Neer Nirmal Project Batch-II Under 11 Drinking Water Project - 61 Crore, Machhodari Smart Senior Secondary School and Skill Development Center Project – 14.21 crores, Construction work of IT block, class lab and residential buildings in Government Women's Polytechnic Varanasi - 4.39 crores, Repair, widening and beautification of 18 rural connectivity roads and 1 urban link road (total length 86. 94 km) - 53. 43 crore, Construction of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kallipur Varanasi -2.40 crore, Driver Training Center 4.45 Crore and Construction of the main new map of Central Prison Varanasi - 17. 51 crore.
Foundation Stone Laying Key Potential Projects:
Skilling and Technical Support Center (CSTC) of Central Petrochemicals Engineering and Technical Institute (CIPET) at Mahgaon – 40.10 crores, ITI Mahgaon - 14.16 crores, Redevelopment of Rajghat Primary School Adampur Zone -2.77 crore, Water supply scheme in Varuna area of Varanasi city - 108.53 crores, SCADA Automation on Water Supply Project in Trans Varuna - 19.49 Crore, 2 MW capacity solar power plant in water treatment plant Bhelupur - 17.24 crore, Necessary work for drinking water operation in Varuna area of Varanasi city -741 crore, Project related to laying sewer line in Koniya Ghat area - 15.03 crores, Pumping station at the Ghat of Varanasi city, construction of SCADA automation and online monitoring system at STP, sewage pumping station etc. - 9.64 crores, Installation of 0.8 MW capacity solar power plant and grid connection at Koniya Pumping Station - 5.89 crores, Under the Mukimganj and Machhodri area of Varanasi city, laying sewer line by trenchless method and related work - 2.83 crores, Lahartara Chowk Ghat flyover-8.50 crore, Construction of Mango and Vegetable Integrated Pack House in Karkhianv Industrial Area - 15.78 crore, Construction of Transit Hostel 02 Block (G+12) in Police Line and Office Building of Economic Offenses Research Organization Sector Unit Varanasi - 26.70 crores, Construction of rifle and pistol shooting range - 5.04 crores, 47 Rural Connectivity Roads Total Length 152.092 Kms Renovation, Repair, Widening and Beautification - 111.26 Crore, and Jaljeevan Mission program, the work of every household tap in the rural areas of Varanasi district - 428.54 crore.
Security Beefed up Ahead of PM's Visit
The Security has been beefed up in Varanasi ahead of PM Modi's visit. As many as 8,000 security personnel have been deployed in the city whereas a team of Special Protection Group is also on the toe for the last three days. Apart from this, at least 130 jawans, equipped with hi-tech weapons and binoculars, have been deployed on high-rise buildings. The Paramilitary forces will be deployed outside the Rudraksh Convention Centre and as many as 21 IPS officers will be on duty to ensure proper security in the city.
Also Read: PM Modi speaks with Maldivian Prez; development projects reviewed
