PM Modi to launch projects worth 557 Cr in Varanasi today

Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth 557 crore rupees in his Parliamentary constituency Varanasi  on Tuesday.

The projects to be inaugurated include Integrated Power Development Scheme for Puraani Kashi and an Atal Incubation Centre at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The projects for which the foundation stone will be laid include the Regional Ophthalmology Centre at the BHU.

On his 68th birthday yesterday, the Prime Minister arrived in the temple city on a two-day visit to his Parliamentary constituency.

Prime Minister first interacted with students of a primary school at Naraur on the outskirts of Varanasi. During his interaction with school children, Modi asked them not to be afraid of asking questions, saying it is a key aspect of learning.

Later, the Prime Minister also met students of the Kashi Vidyapeeth and the children assisted by them.

The Prime Minister held the review meeting with officials and BJP leaders and took stock of the progress of the development projects. He offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple and saw the work of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. He later visited key locations of the city till midnight.

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