PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 1,800 crores in Varanasi, says 'For Centre, development isn’t just glitter'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple projects worth over Rs 1,800 crores in Varanasi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (July 7) inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various projects worth over Rs 1,800 crores at an event at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra, Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among those present on the occasion. At the outset, Prime Minister Modi thanked the people of Uttar Pradesh and Kashi for the massive support that they gave in the recent assembly elections.

"For us, development doesn't just mean glitter. For us, development means empowerment of the poor, downtrodden, deprived, backward, tribal, mothers and sisters," he said.

Projects being launched in Varanasi will give momentum to the city's development journey, further 'Ease of Living.' https://t.co/mn0liHoPSu

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2022

Modi added that the government is working continuously on providing pucca houses and piped water to every household.

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07 July 2022

17:34 IST

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 1,800 crores in Varanasi, says 'For Centre, development isn’t just glitter'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (July 7) inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various projects worth over Rs 1,800 crores at an event in Varanasi. On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi thanked the people of Uttar Pradesh and Kashi for the massive support that they gave in the recent assembly elections.

"For us, development doesn't just mean glitter. For us, development means empowerment of the poor, downtrodden, deprived, backward, tribal, mothers and sisters," he said.

Projects being launched in Varanasi will give momentum to the city's development journey, further 'Ease of Living.' https://t.co/mn0liHoPSu

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2022

Modi added that the government is working continuously on providing pucca houses and piped water to every household.

The Prime Minister asked the people of Kashi to keep Ganga and Varanasi clean and expressed the confidence that with the support of the people and blessings of Baba Vishwanath, all pledges for the city will be fulfilled.

"My Kashi is a great example of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas," he added.

17:32 IST

PM Modi addresses a summit on implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed a summit here on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and said the British gave the country an education system to create a "servant class" for meeting their own needs and a lot of it still remained unchanged. He also said the system should not just produce degree-holders but provide human resources needed to take the country forward.

Addressing Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam in Varanasi. https://t.co/1SwbAU6HRE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2022

He said the purpose of the education system created in the country was only to provide jobs.