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Narendra Modi in Varanasi HIGHLIGHTS: Projects worth Rs 20,000cr sanctioned for cleaning Ganga, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a gathering in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.He launched developmental schemes worth about over Rs 550 crore to Varanasi that included dedicating developmental projects and laying foundation stone of schemes.The event was held at the amphitheatre of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).The Prime Minister arrived in the city on Monday, the day of his 68th birthday, during which he interacted with young school children and also 75 slum kids. He also met around 200 Anganwadi and Asha Workers. Here are the highlights:
12:24 pm IST
You are my master, high command, PM tells people in Varanasi
Today, I’ve shown a small glimpse of what I’m done as an MP in 4 years... As people’s representative, as your ‘savek’, you are my master, high command, hence its my duty to give you details on work done by me: PM Modi.
12:23 pm IST
Trying to uplight people from every strata of society: PM Modi
Government is continuously striving to uplight the condition of people hailing from every strata of the society.
12:17 pm IST
Country producing record amount of honey: PM Modi
PM Modi says not only is the country producing record among of crops but also honey.
12:14 pm IST
BHU’s Atal Incubation Centre will give new energy to startups: PM Modi
BHU का Incubation Centre आने वाले समय में यहां Start Ups के लिए नई ऊर्जा देने का काम करेगा
मुझे जानकारी दी गई है कि देशभर से 80 स्टार्ट अप के आवेदन इससे जुड़ने के लिए आ चुके हैं और 20 स्टार्ट अप जुड़ चुके हैं
इस सेंटर के लिए बनारस के युवाओं को विशेष तौर पर बधाई देता हूं: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 18, 2018
12:12 pm IST
Want to congratulate UP govt for joining Ayushman Bharat scheme: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi says he wants to congratulate UP government for joining the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme which will be launched on September 25.
12:06 pm IST
Varanasi is changing in cleanliness front: PM Modi
PM Modi says changes in cleanliness front can be seen in the city and lists out the cleanliness projects undertaken in Varanasi including setting up of sewage treatment plants.
200 projects worth Rs 20,000 crore has already been sanctioned for cleaning the Ganga: PM Modi
12:02 pm IST
Efforts on to bring change through tourism: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says efforts are on to bring changes in Varanasi though beautification of various heritage sites and improving providing facilities for tourists.
11:59 am IST
Number of tourists has increased in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the number of tourists visiting Varanasi has increased to 21 lakh from earlier 8 lakh.
11:58 am IST
Work on to make transportation system modern in Varanasi: PM Modi
The city will emerge as a hub of modern transportation which will help in business.. The city already has air, road connectivity , it will also have water connectivity: PM Modi
11:53 am IST
Varanasi to be developed as gateway of eastern India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that Varanasi to be developed as gateway of eastern India. “It is being equipped with world class facilities.”
11:50 am IST
Bringing positive change in Kashi while preserving tradition: PM Modi
While preserving the traditions and identity of Kashi, we are bringing positive change in Kashi: PM Modi
The previous govts did not carry out development: PM Modi
11:50 am IST
Varanasi is glowing with LED lights: PM Modi
LED bulbs has lit up Varanasi and brought down electricity bills: Modi
11:45 am IST
We have been able to give new direction to PM Modi
There is change happening in Vanarasi from every direction... I always thought when can the city be free of hanging electric wires. Today, they have disappeared in some parts.. The projects launched today include getting rid of overhead electric wires in Old Varanasi : PM Modi
11:41 am IST
Launched projects to make BHU a 21st knowledge centre: PM Modi
PM Modi says many projects have been launched to make BHU a 21st knowledge centre.
आज यहां 550 करोड़ रुपए से ज्यादा के प्रोजेक्ट्स का या तो लोकार्पण हुआ है या फिर शिलान्यास हुआ है। विकास के ये कार्य बनारस शहर ही नहीं बल्कि आसपास के गांवों से भी जुड़े हैं : पीएम मोदी #BadaltaBanaras
— BJP (@BJP4India) September 18, 2018
11:39 am IST
PM Modi begins speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins address at BHU.
11:35 am IST
PM Modi inaugurates development projects
PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth over worth Rs 557.39 crore. PM Modi inaugurates IPDS underground cabling works worth 362 crore. Underground cabling works has been carried out in old Varanasi. He also inaugurated Atal Incubation Centre.
Modi lays foundation of Centre for Vedic Sciences and Regional Institute of Opthalmology. Both will come up on BHU premises.
11:23 am IST
Want to thank PM Modi for speedy development in Varanasi: Yogi Adityanath
पिछले डेढ़ वर्ष में हमने 72,000 मजरों में विद्युतीकरण कराया है और 52 लाख लोगों को निशुल्क विद्युत कनेक्शन देने का काम किया है।
जिन्हें बिजली सुलभ नहीं हो पाती है, उन परिवारों को सौभाग्य योजना के तहत निशुल्क विद्युत कनेक्शन मिल रहा हैः #UPCM श्री #YogiAdityanath #BadaltaBanaras pic.twitter.com/t5dggSrpAw
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) September 18, 2018
11:20 am IST
UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath begins speech
We know Prime Minister has an emotional attachment with Varanasi, says UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
11:01 am IST
PM Modi reaches Banaras Hindu University
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Banaras Hindu University where he will address a gathering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of several development projects and public rally in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/ZKBKhaSG5f
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 18, 2018
9:50 am IST
PM Modi has distributed 5,01,805 LED bulbs in 2017-18: UP CM
प्रधानमंत्री उजाला योजना के अंतर्गत वाराणसी में वर्ष 2017-18 में 5,01,805 एलईडी का वितरण। pic.twitter.com/152EKnoNQQ
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) September 18, 2018
9:15 am IST
UP CM office tweets about projects to be launched by PM Modi
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के कर कमलों द्वारा आज वाराणसी में जनोपयोगी योजनाओं का लोकार्पण। pic.twitter.com/eoTeqvfXof
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) September 18, 2018
8:30 am IST
PM Modi to gift development projects
Among the major projects to be dedicated are IPDS underground cabling work in Old Kashi (Rs 362 crore), electrification of 3,722 villages ( Rs 84.61 crore), installation of meters (Rs 9.9 crore), PM’s adopted village Nagepur potable water project (Rs 2.74 crore) and two power substations worth about 5 crore and Atal Incubation Centre.
