| Projects Overview | Projects worth over ₹3,880 crore inaugurated and foundation laid in Varanasi by the Prime Minister. |
| Key Projects | - Road bridge between Varanasi Ring Road and Sarnath.<br>- Flyovers at Bhikharipur and Manduadih.<br>- Highway underpass road tunnel on NH-31 at Varanasi International Airport. |
| Power Infrastructure | Inaugurated two 400 kV and one 220 kV transmission substations in Jaunpur, Chandauli, and Ghazipur districts. |
| Rural Development | - Added libraries and Anganwadi centres.<br>- Foundation laid to upgrade primary schools under the Smart City Mission. |
| Ekta Mall | A space to showcase diverse crafts and products from across India under one roof in Kashi. |
| Livestock Rearing | ₹105 crore in bonuses given to livestock-rearing families, especially women, now termed "Lakhpati Didis". |
| Healthcare | Distributed Ayushman Vay Vandana cards to senior citizens, ensuring free healthcare for everyone above 70 under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. |
| Objective | Accelerate economic activities in Varanasi and the Purvanchal region, improve infrastructure, and boost business, tourism, and cultural heritage. |
| GI Tag Products | Over 30 local products from Varanasi and surrounding districts, including thandai, red stuffed chilli, tiranga barfi, imarti, and Pilibhit's flute, now carry the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. |
| About Varanasi | - Also known as Kashi and Banaras.<br>- Situated on the banks of the Ganges River.<br>- Major pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.<br>- Known as the "City of Temples", "City of Lights", and "City of Knowledge". |
| Historical Significance | - Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath.<br>- Revered in Hinduism as "Avimukta Kshetra".<br>- Home to the Banaras Gharana of Hindustani classical music. |
| Prominent Personalities | Ustad Bismillah Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and Girija Devi are notable artists from Varanasi. |
| Universities | - Banaras Hindu University<br>- Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth<br>- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies<br>- Sampurnanand Sanskrit University |
| Tourist Places | - Kashi Vishwanath Temple<br>- Bharat Mata Mandir<br>- Sarnath<br>- Assi Ghat |
