Varanasi South, Varanasi

The Uttar Pradesh government is considering earmarking funds in its supplementary budget for new expressways, including the Vindhya Expressway and a link expressway connecting the Agra-Lucknow Expressway with the Ganga Expressway. Allocations may also be made for defense corridor and industrial township projects.

Shalimar Corp Limited has launched 'Shalimar Courtyard', a premium residential development featuring 244 homes on Lahartara Road, Varanasi. This marks the company's entry into the Purvanchal region and aims to set a new benchmark for luxury housing in the city.

Shalimar Corp Limited has launched its new residential project, 'Shalimar Courtyard,' in Varanasi. The project features 244 residences spread across 6 towers on 3.75 acres, designed by architect Hafeez Contractor. Its strategic location on Lahartara Road offers excellent connectivity to key city landmarks and the railway station.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Uttar Pradesh RERA registered 308 real estate projects in 2025, a 19% increase from the previous year, with Noida leading the state with 69 registered projects. These projects accounted for ₹37,161 crore in investment, representing over half of the total investment in Uttar Pradesh. This sustained activity in Noida's property market.