PM Modi Varanasi Visit LIVE: 'Historic Chapter Added In Indo-Japan Relations', Says Prime Minister

PM Modi Varanasi Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of various projects related to road, water transport, education, health & tourism, for Rs 1,500 cr in Varanasi.

Background

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international cooperation and convention centre, 'Rudraksh', in Varanasi today that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of the ancient city of Kashi.As many as 108 Rudraksha have been installed at this convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shiva Linga, officials said, adding that the entire building will glow with LED lights at night.The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.The officials said the objective of the project is to provide opportunities for social and cultural interactions between people at the international convention centre in Varanasi that would strengthen the city's competitiveness by developing its tourism sector.The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people. He will first inaugurate multiple public projects and works -- including the MCH wing at the BHU hospital, a multi-level parking facility at Godauliya, Ro-Ro vessels for tourism development on the Ganga river, and a three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway. These projects are worth a total of around ₹744 crores, the PMO said

15/07/2021 14:43:08

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: 'Rudraksha Convention Centre portrays India-Japan ties and scope for future opportunities', Prime Minister

'Rudraksh' has modern shine and cultural aura. This project portrays India-Japan ties and scope for future opportunities. Today, with the efforts of both countries, a new chapter has been written on development and bilateral relations: PM Modi in Varanasi

15/07/2021 14:34:23

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: ' Varanasi is the centre of India's rich culture', says Japan PM Yoshihide Suga

On behalf of the Govt & people of Japan, I would like to convey my heartfelt congratulations on inauguration of the Varanasi International Cooperation & Convention Center. Varanasi is the center of India's long history & rich culture: Japan PM Yoshihide Suga said in a video-message

15/07/2021 14:28:07

PM Modi Varanasi Live: 'Kashi Never Stops, Never Gets Tired' Says Prime Minister

A river of development is flowing in Kashi. Kashi's ancient glory is now existing in its modern form. It never stops or gets tired. During COVID, when the country stopped, Kashi stayed balanced and disciplined, but the flow of development continued: PM Modi

15/07/2021 14:25:43

PM Modi Varanasi Live: 'Japan is one of the most trustworthy friend of India', says Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of India and Japan for the inauguration of the Rudrakhsha Convention centre which represents the history and culture of both countries. PM said that a new historic chapter has been added in Indo-Japan relations. PM said that Japan is one of the most trustworthy friends of India and is continuously supporting our country for development. 

15/07/2021 14:21:42

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: Prime Minister Lays Foundation Stone Of Rudraksh convention centre

In 2018, with the help of Japan, the foundation stone of Rudraksh convention centre was laid. Kashi is a very important centre for spirituality, literature, music. This is going to be inaugurated today. This is a joyous moment: UP CM at the inauguration of Rudraksh convention centre

15/07/2021 14:07:33

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: Prime Minister Inaugurates Rudraksha Convention Centre

PM Modi inaugurated the Rudraksha Convention Centre at Varanasi. As many as 108 Rudraksha have been installed at this convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shiva Linga, officials said, adding that the entire building will glow with LED lights at night.

The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.

It is ideal for holding international conferences, exhibitions and music concerts and other events and the gallery is done up with murals depicting Varanasi's art, culture and music, they added.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre's (VCC) main hall may be partitioned into smaller spaces when needed.

According to the officials, it will be an environment-friendly building, fit for level 3 of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA).

VCC will be equipped with adequate security and safety systems. It will have a regular entrance, a service entrance and a separate VIP entrance, making it an ideal destination for holding all types of international events.

15/07/2021 12:33:28

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: CM Yogi Is Working Towards Building A Modern UP

Today, Yogi ji himself is working hard. People of Kashi can see how he comes here regularly and inspects every development project and quickens the work. He works like this for the entire state, goes to every district. He (CM Yogi Adityanath) is quickly moving forward in making a modern UP, there is rule of law in UP today. 'Mafia raj' and terrorism have been brought under control. Today, criminals who cast an eye on women know that they won't be able to hide from the law: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

15/07/2021 12:11:08

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: Kashi's Tourism Sector Will Thrive With The Help Of Projects Launched Today

Ro-Ro vessels facilities that begin today will help the tourism sector in Kashi thrive further. Our boatmen are also being given better facilties. Diesel boats are being converted into CNG. This will bring down their expenses, benefit the environment & attract the tourists: PM Modi at Varanasi

15/07/2021 12:08:46

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: PM Lauds CM Yogi For Working Towards Building A New UP

PM Modi took a jibe a the opposition parties at UP and said that before CM Yogi Adityanath became the Chief Minister of the state, the Centre used to make a lot of efforts and release programmes and schemes for the improvement of the state, however, the then state government did not implement Centre's scheme and UP was deprived of development and facilities.

15/07/2021 12:02:56

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: PM Modi Lauds CM Yogi Adityanath's Efforts To Build A New UP

PM Modi also appreciated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's efforts for building a new UP. He said that Uttar Pradesh is the favorite state for make in India as the development work is being done at a much greater speed than any other state. 

15/07/2021 11:56:12

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: Kashi is becoming as a large medical hub, says Prime Minister

Kashi is becoming a large medical hub of Purvanchal. Today facilities are being made available in Kashi too for diseases for the treatment of which one had to go to Delhi and Mumbai earlier: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi

15/07/2021 11:55:23

PM Modi Varanasi LIVE: UP has maximum number of vaccinations, says Prime Minister

Today UP is a state that does the maximum number of testings across the country. It is a state that does maximum number of vaccinations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi

15/07/2021 11:47:41

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: PM Modi lauds efforts of Corona warriors in UP

PM Modi inaugurated development projects at BHU and began his speech in Bhojpuri by the chant 'Har Har Mahadev'. PM said that he got time to meet the people of Varanasi and visit his constituency after a very long time. PM Modi lauded the efforts of Coronavirus to limit the spread and listed that Uttar Pradesh is now at the top to test a most number of people and have vaccinated most people in its state. 

PM Modi also said that it is now a new UP that has all the medical infrastructure available, many new oxygen plants are being established and now people won't have to wander for better treatment.

15/07/2021 11:25:44

PM Modi Varanasi Live: Prime Minister reaches Banaras Hindu University

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Banaras Hindu University to inaugurate several development projects worth Rs 1500 Crore. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth welcomed the Prime Minister and lauded his efforts towards building a new Kashi. Yogi said that it is under PM Modi's vision the world is watching a new UP and a new Kashi.

15/07/2021 10:55:20

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: UP CM Welcomes Prime Minister At Varanasi

PM Modi has been welcomed by UP CM Yogi Adityanath at Varanasi

15/07/2021 10:44:00

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: Ahead of inauguration of projects at Varanasi, PM Modi addresses the nation

Before inaugurating projects at Varanasi, PM Modi addressed the nation on World Youth Skill Day and said that we need to continue the tradition to respect everyone's skills and talents. PM Modi said that skill India is the foundation stone of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and we all have to participate in the campaign for the better development of the country. PM also urged youths to register in the Prime Minister's Skill Development Programme.

15/07/2021 10:26:24

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: Prime Minister will inaugurate various development projects

He will first inaugurate multiple public projects and works -- including the MCH wing at the BHU hospital, a multi-level parking facility at Godauliya, Ro-Ro vessels for tourism development on the Ganga river, and a three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway. These projects are worth a total of around ₹744 crores, the PMO said

15/07/2021 10:25:38

PM Modi in Varanasi LIVE: The Rudrakhsha Centre has been decorated keeping Indo-Japan Culture in mind

The centre has been decorated keeping both the Japanese and Indian cultures in mind. Bamboo, pebbles, small bonsai trees, mats, lanterns, ceramic pots, rice paper, straw have been used for decoration in addition to ornamental lights and flowers of different sorts. Over a tonne of marigold flowers have also been used.

15/07/2021 10:24:30

PM Modi in Varanasi LIVE: PM Modi to reach his Lok Sabha Constituency Shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi to inaugurate development works worth over ₹1,500 crore there, his office announced. The projects include- a 100-bed model maternal and child health (MCH) wing at the Institute of Medical Sciences of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), multi-level parking facilities, highway development projects, and tourism projects as well.