IN PICS | PM Modi In Varanasi: Inaugurates Convention Centre 'Rudraksh', Deems It A Portrayal Of Indo-Japan Relations

Today, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi arrived at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to inaugurated international cooperation and convention centre, 'Rudraksh'.(Image Source: PTI)

When he arrived, he was greeted by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath. (Image Source: PTI)

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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Banaras Hindu University to inaugurate several development projects worth Rs 1500 Crore. (Image Source: PTI)

PM Modi lauded UP as a state that covers the maximum number of testings across the country. And said that it is a state that does maximum number of vaccinations. (Image Source: PTI)

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. (Image Source: PTI)

Following which, 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. (Image Source: PTI)

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

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. (Image Source: PTI)

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. (Image Source: PTI)