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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

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

29 Apr2026

PM Modi Flags Off Two New Amrit Bharat Express Trains from Varanasi

PM Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Varanasi on April 28, 2026, connecting Banaras to Hadapsar (Pune) and Ayodhya to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai). This development is expected to improve long-distance rail connectivity, and strengthening links between key religious and economic centers.

Source: BW Businessworld

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