Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two National Highways and inland waterways project at his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, today. The first multi-modal waterways terminal on the Ganga river is part of the Centre's Jal Marg Vikas Project which aims to develop the stretch of the river between Varanasi and Haldia for navigation of large vessels.
National Waterway-1 (Haldia-Varanasi stretch) is being developed with technical assistance and investment support from the World Bank. In addition, he inaugurated projects worth Rs. 2,413 crore, and said the pilgrim city will witness a "confluence of nature, culture and adventure", and appealed to the people to "preserve the new face" of Kashi (Varanasi).
Here are the highlights from PM Modi's Varanasi visit:
One of the projects I will be inaugurating in Kashi tomorrow is the Varanasi Ring Road Phase 1, which will be a source of great convenience and relief for the people of Kashi. It will reduce travel time and fuel usage.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2018
And yes, going to Sarnath also gets a lot easier now! pic.twitter.com/YjOFSjcBlo
A new revolution in Indian Transport Sector - Terminal on river #Ganga changes the way India moves.
- Ministry of Shipping (@shipmin_india) November 12, 2018
River transportation is a smart mode which is cost effective and greener! #IndiaMovesOnRivers #BadaltaBharat #Sagarmala pic.twitter.com/e7pWGBBADC
