Varanasi, Sept. 9 -- The Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports for two major infrastructure projects in Varanasi-the Dalmandi Lane widening and the expansion of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport-will be prepared with the assistance of academic experts.

The district administration has decided to involve economists and sociologists in preparing these reports to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the social and economic consequences of the projects. A senior official confirmed that the administration will reach out to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth to engage a professor of economics and a professor of sociology for the task.

These experts will assess how the projects will impact local resident...