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16 Jun2026

Varanasi Masterplan: 575 Acres for Integrated Development with Three Mega Townships

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.

Source: Times of India, VDA

16 Jun2026

Varanasi Municipal Corporation Approves Land Swap for Key Infrastructure Projects

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.

Source: The Times of India

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

25 Feb2026

Varanasi Municipal Corporation to Remove Encroachments and Sewerage Waterlogging Causes Public Anger

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has mandated the removal of all drain encroachments by March 15, with penalties for non-compliance, aiming to improve drainage and prevent waterlogging. Meanwhile, severe waterlogging in the Hardaha area due to overflowing sewers has sparked public anger, highlighting the urgent need for improved urban drainage infrastructure.

Source: Amar Ujala, KTV Varanasi

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