Lanka, Varanasi

A comprehensive masterplan for Varanasi outlines an integrated development spanning 575 acres, 400 crores rs seed capital from State , featuring three mega townships: Anand Kashi (250 acres) focused on heritage and lifestyle, Rudra Vihar (165 acres) for modern residential needs, and a 160-acre sports city in Ganjari near the international cricket stadium.

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has approved a land swap deal involving over 227.5 bigha of land with the Defence Estate and Railways. This strategic move aims to facilitate crucial traffic, parking, and civic infrastructure projects across the city.

Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has capped the processing fee for transferring unregistered inherited properties among blood relations at ₹1,000. This move aims to provide relief to legal heirs and recognizes that inheritance transfers are matters of legal succession, not commercial transactions.

A new railway bridge is under construction near Namo Ghat over the Ganga River in Varanasi, running parallel to the old Malviya Bridge. This new bridge will feature four railway lines on the lower deck and a six-lane highway above, significantly transforming Uttar Pradesh's railway map and enabling the operation of more trains.

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.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth ₹6,350 crore in Varanasi on April 28, 2026 ,spanning key sectors including rail, road, water, healthcare, tourism.The launch includes the Varanasi-Azamgarh Road widening, rail over bridges, a sewage treatment plant, and a 500-bed super-specialty hospital.

As part of an environmental initiative, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has installed water bowls across its campus to help birds cope with the intense heat, promoting conservation and compassion towards wildlife.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi. These projects encompass significant road infrastructure improvements, including flyovers and underpasses, along with water schemes, power substations, and community facilities, aiming to boost connectivity, public amenities, and economic growth in the region.

Varanasi is seeing a push to expedite priority schemes, focusing on infrastructure development, health services, education, sanitation, drinking water, and electricity supply. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation is set to begin construction of a new headquarters with an investment of Rs 93 crore. Railways has announced construction of a major rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga near Railway Station, valued at ₹1,201.35 crore