Lucknow, April 12 -- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

"In the last 10 years, the development of Varanasi has gained a new momentum," he remarked, adding that Kashi is no longer merely ancient but has become progressive and now occupies a central position on Purvanchal's economic landscape.

The inaugurated projects span multiple sectors, enhancing infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity across Varanasi and the broader Purvanchal region.

The Prime Minister underscored that these initiatives would serve as milestones in transforming Purvanchal into a developed region, with every resident of Kashi benefiting s...