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DIVINE, STUNNING AND NEW KASHI

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kashi PROJECTS WORTH RS 1800 CRORE:
for the first time to contest the Lok Sabha elections, n Projects worth over Rs 590 crore were inaugurated.
he brought the Gujarat development model with him. These include several initiatives under the Varanasi
However, in the spiritual, religious, and cultural city of Smart City and Urban Projects.
Kashi, he introduced a new development model known as
the "Kashi Model." This model exhibits the best blend of n Several road projects were also inaugurated,
tradition and modernity. Whenever, Prime Minister Modi including a four-lane road over a bridge on the
visited his parliamentary constituency after taking over Babatpur-Kapsethi-Bhadohi road, the construction
the reins of the country, he lavished crores of rupees in of 7 PMGSY roads, and the widening of the
gifts. On July 7th, he again gave Kashi gifts worth Rs. Dharasauna-Sindhaura road.
1800 crore. n Several projects aimed at improving sewerage and
Kashi has displayed such a picture to the entire country water supply systems were also launched.
that includes both heritage and development. Several
schemes and projects worth thousands of crores have n The Prime Minister also laid the groundwork for
been completed, and many more are in the works. On projects worth over Rs 1200 crore. Numerous road
July 7th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and and widening projects are among them. These
laid the foundation stone for development projects worth projects will help to reduce traffic congestion on
approximately Rs 1800 crore, saying, "Kashi's modern city and rural roads.
infrastructure is increasing mobility." Development is
progressive when education, skill, the environment, n In order to promote tourism in the region, the
cleanliness, and business are encouraged, new institutions Prime Minister also laid the groundwork for several
are formed, and the divinity of holy places associated with projects funded by the World Bank, including the
faith and spirituality is combined with modern grandeur. Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development
When the poor have access to basic necessities like Project.
housing, electricity, water, gas, and toilets, everyone n Prime Minister Modi also laid the groundwork for
benefits from development, from boatmen, weavers, the first phase of the redevelopment of the Sigra
handicraftsmen, and street vendors to the homeless.” Sports Stadium.
Varanasi gets the gift of Akshaya Patra kitchen.

During his visit to Varanasi, Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated Akshaya Patra
Kitchen. This is the country's 62nd Akshaya Patra kitchen and the fourth in Uttar
Pradesh. Akshaya Patra is a non-profit organisation. It serves midday meals
to school children in 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh. Akshaya Patra is the
central government's most important partner in implementing the mid-day meal
programme in India's government schools. The project is built on public-private
collaboration. This organisation feeds approximately 17 lakh school students
in 14702 schools across the country. Today, the 62nd Akshaya Patra Kitchen
centre opened in Varanasi. Mid-day meals will be prepared in this Akshaya Patra
kitchen for one lakh students.

previously closed to women are now displaying the country; new universities are opening; new
examples of the daughters' talent. IITs and IIMs are being established.
3 .The entire focus of the new policy is to 5. The National Education Policy now permits
train children based on their talents and studies in one's native language. Ancient
preferences. Our youth should be skilled and Indian languages such as Sanskrit are also
full of confidence. Education policy is laying carried forward in this sequence.
the groundwork for this. 6. In the coming years, India may emerge as a
For the new National Education Policy, work major global education centre. First, we must
has also been done on a sizable infrastructure prepare our educational system to meet
in the country's education sector. Today, a international standards. The country is also
large number of new colleges are opening in making consistent efforts in this direction.

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