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07 Jul2026

Varanasi Prepares for Largest Township Launch

VDA is accelerating infrastructure work for Anand Kashi Yojana, its first integrated township project in over three decades after Lalpur Yojana. The 250-acre Heritage township in Kallipur will feature wide roads, water and sewerage systems, electricity networks, green spaces.. Besides Anand Kashi, the VDA has also approved the 165-acre Residential Rudra Vihar Township at Madhni and the 160-acre Sports City at Ganjari.

Source: Times of India, Grihik

06 May2026

PM Modi Inaugurates Over ₹1,050 Crore Worth of Development Projects in Varanasi

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 48 completed development projects worth over ₹1,050 crore in Varanasi. These projects span sectors including road infrastructure (widening of Varanasi–Azamgarh road), new rail over bridges, and a sewage treatment plant, aimed at improving sanitation and urban infrastructure.

Source: DD News

14 Apr2026

New Residential Plotting Projects Launched in Rohaniya, Varanasi

The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has approved a new plotting project in Rohaniya, Varanasi, offering residential plots with amenities like a green park and water harvesting system. This development aims to boost the real estate sector and provide affordable housing and investment opportunities.

Source: OLX

14 Apr2026

Varanasi Municipal Corporation Approves Major Commercial Project

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has unanimously approved the 'Namo: Banaras Centre' project, a multi-story commercial complex to be built on warehouse land in the Cantonment area. The initiative aims to boost economic infrastructure and support traditional weavers and traders by constructing a ground plus six complex on 0.82 hectares at a cost of Rs 145.36 crore, featuring 844 shops.

Source: UNI-Urdu Service, Patrika News

07 Apr2026

Varanasi Development Authority Approves Rs 2,866 Crore Budget for Urban Growth

The Varanasi Development Authority has greenlit a budget of ₹2,866.20 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming to foster systematic urban expansion. This plan prioritizes land acquisition and new township initiatives, with a significant focus on modernized residential layouts and institutional infrastructure. The budget also includes provisions for land compensation for schemes like Madhni, Ganjari, and Kallipur.

Source: ET Realty

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