Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 08:08 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)
On day 1, the Prime Minister launched several development and infrastructure projects in the city, including the launch of the 2nd Edition Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived for a two-day visit in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi to launch 37 projects worth over Rs 19,000 crore for the development of the region.
On day 1, the Prime Minister launched several development and infrastructure projects in the city, including the launch of the 2nd Edition Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam and the Kanyakumari-Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train.
Varanasi is set to witness another set of inaugurations on the second day of PM Modi’s visit to the city. As per the official statement, the Prime Minister will flag off the second Vande Bharat train in Varanasi on Monday. The train will reduce the travelling time between Varanasi and New Delhi.
He will also launch the New Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction to New Bhaupur Junction segment of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) giving a boost to the logistics sector.
PM Modi to Launch 2nd Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat
The second edition of the Vande Bharat train will be flagged off on Monday at around 2:15 pm by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to the Northern Railway, the second Vande Bharat train will be saffron in colour with multiple features. The regular operation of the Vande Bharat Express is scheduled to commence on December 20, 2023. Before reaching New Delhi, the train will subsequently pass through Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Itawa, Tundla and Aligarh.
402 Km Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
PM Modi will also launch the new Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction to New Bhaupur Junction of the eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor on Monday. This section of the corridor has been built for Rs 10,903 crore and is situated on the Delhi-Howrah rail route. The corridor passes through districts such as Chandauli, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Fatehpur, Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat in Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi Launches 2nd Edition Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam
On day 1 of his visit to Varanasi, the Prime Minister launched the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in the evening at the Namo Ghat. The cultural festival is scheduled to be held from December 17 to 30.
The program will witness the participation of 1,400 dignitaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and are scheduled to visit Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, according to an official statement.
PM Modi Flags of Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express
PM Modi on Sunday flagged off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express that is bound to run between Kanyakumari and Varanasi.
PM Modi Participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
The Prime Minister also participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra as he arrived in Varanasi on Sunday and took a walkthrough of the stalls and visited the Viksit Bharat Yatra Van and Quiz event. The Prime Minister also interacted with beneficiaries of various government schemes and also addressed them on the occasion.