Varanasi Live: Clean India Means Healthier India, Says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is travelling to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, on a two-day-visit, addressed farmers in Shahanshahpur on 23 September.
On 22 September, he inaugurated several development projects covering areas like infrastructure, railways, financial inclusion, and sanitation. Modi also launched India’s third ‘Mahamana Express’, a direct train service, which will connect Varanasi to Surat and Vadodara.
- PM Narendra Modi laid foundation for toilet under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Saturday
- He is on a two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency
- PM Modi is scheduled to address farmers in Varanasi’s Shahanshahpur
- PM Modi inaugurated 17 infrastructure projects, a postal stamp on Ramayana, on Friday
Watch: PM Modi Addresses Farmers in Varanasi
Addressing the farmers at Shahanshahpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that governance is not about politics or winning elections. but was about the wellbeing of the nation.
He said that a clean India was a healthier India. The prime minister added that Swachhata' has to become 'Swabhav' and “it is our collective responsibility to keep our nation clean”. He said that Swachhata was a Puja for him and that cleanliness was a way to serve the poor in India.
He lauded the Yogi government for working towards ensuring that all homes in the state had electricity supply.
Yogi Speaks At PM Event
Speaking at Shahanshahpur event, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “was our inspiration”. He said that he was inspired by the prime minister to hold the Pashu Arogya Mela .
He added that by 2022, there will be no family without a roof in Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi Visits Pashu Arogya Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at Pashu Arogya Mela in Shahanshahpur. He is inspecting the veterinary hospital for cattle.
He will shortly address farmers in the area.
PM Modi Lays Foundation For Toilet Under Swachh Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for toilet under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, in Varanasi’s Shahanshahpur on 23 September. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event.
The Prime Minister will also address farmers in Varanasi's Shahanshahpur later in the day.
PM Modi Offers Prayers at Durga Mata, Tulsi Manas Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Durga Mata and Tulsi Manas temple in Varanasi on 22 September.
PM Modi Launches Ramayana Stamp
Launching a stamp on Ramayana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that stamps were a way to “preserve history”. He added that stamps have a special place in the history.
He said the life of Rama will inspire everyone.
Watch: PM Modi Speaks in Varanasi
Among many initiatives launched, the Prime Minister’s twitter handle said, Jal Ambulance and Jal Shav Vahini Sewa “are innovative initiatives that will add convenience in people’s lives”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented the UP government for their focus on the development and lauded the state for the attention to eastern UP.
He added that our weavers needed “a global market”, and that it will enhance their economic prospects significantly. He said that weavers needed to get access to international market, that will help them prosper economically.
PM Launches Mahamana Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Railway Minister Piyush Goyal via video link, and flagged off the Mahamana Express.
The Mahamana Express, a direct train service, which will connect Varanasi to Surat and Vadodara.
PM Modi Launches Infrastructure Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi inaugurated several infrastructure projects on Friday.
Taken Various Steps for Farmer Welfare: UP CM Adityanath
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken numerous steps for the wellbeing of famers, youngsters and rural areas, said UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, at the launch of 17 infrastructural projects along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi Inaugurates Trade Centre for Handicrafts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, in Bada Lalpur. Union Minister Smriti Irani and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also accompanied him.
PM Modi Arrives in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on Friday, and was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Modi to Watch Live Surgery of Cattle by IVRI Experts in Varanasi
On Modi’s Varanasi schedule is the launch of a week-long animal fair or Pashu Arogya Mela in Shahanshapur on the outskirts of Varanasi on Saturday. At the launch, Modi will observe a live demonstration of surgery performed on cattle by experts from Bareilly’s Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), reported the Hindustan Times.
Preparations Underway in Varanasi Ahead of Modi's Visit
Preparations are underway in Varanasi ahead of PM Modi's visit.
PM Modi to Launch Mahanama Express, Among 17 Developmental Projects Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, on 22 September for a two-day visit, during which he will inaugurate several development projects covering areas like infrastructure, railways, financial inclusion, and sanitation.
Modi will also launch India’s third ‘Mahamana Express’, a direct train service, which will connect Varanasi to Surat and Vadodara.
Modi will inaugurate nearly 17 infrastructure projects, including the Ramnagar-Samne Ghat bridge and the Balua Ghat bridge, and lay the foundation of nearly six projects including Ramna Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), said Sanjay Bhardwaj, the BJP's eastern Uttar Pradesh media in- charge to PTI.
Other Projects to be Launched Include Utkarsh Bank, Jal Ambulance
Modi said that the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, will be dedicated to the nation. Modi tweeted the other projects he will launch on 22 September.
The Prime Minister will unveil a plaque to mark the beginning of the construction of the headquarters building of the Utkarsh Bank, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
On 22 September evening, Modi will visit the historic Tulsi Manas temple in Varanasi. He will also release a postal stamp on Ramayana, and will later visit the Durga Mata temple in the city.
(With inputs from PTI)
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