In the last nine years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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 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.
PM Modi will also dedicate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 1780 crore. Under Namami Ganga Scheme Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of 55 MLD sewage treatment plant at Bhagwanpu, LPG bottling plant at Isarwar village, Sewapuri to be built by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, and 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.
Under the Varanasi Smart City Mission, the Prime Minister will dedicate various projects 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.
