Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Varanasi, launch gaspipeline project

[Hindustani78]

Updated: October 23, 2016 12:51 IST
http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...spipeline-project/article9258328.ece?w=alauto

Mr. Modi is also scheduled to flag off projects like doubling of railway tracks on the busy Allahabad—Varanasi section and expansion of the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) here besides laying foundation stone for a fully air-conditioned perishable cargo centre.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit his Lok Sabha constituency on Monday where he is set to launch a number of ambitious projects including a 1500-km-long gas pipeline costing Rs 51,000 crore and doubling of railway tracks on a busy route.

On his eighth visit here since becoming Prime Minister, Mr. Modi will launch “Urja Ganga”, the gas pipeline project which promises to provide piped cooking gas to residents of Varanasi within two years and, in another year thereafter, cater to millions of people in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.

Mr. Modi is also scheduled to flag off projects like doubling of railway tracks on the busy Allahabad—Varanasi section and expansion of the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) here besides laying foundation stone for a fully air-conditioned perishable cargo centre.

He will also release a stamp dedicated to the ancient temple town, which is believed to be among the oldest surviving ones in the world.

Besides, he will lay the foundation stone for widening of a road passing through the city’s crowded Cantonment area.

Tight security arrangements are in place across the city where the Special Protection Group (SPG) has been camping since Friday to oversee preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit.

The sprawling DLW premises, where the PM is likely to reach by a helicopter, has been declared a “no fly zone” until his departure on Monday evening.

The city has been abuzz with activity for the past few days during which a number of Union Ministers like Piyush Goyal (Power), Dharmendra Pradhan (Petroleum) and Manoj Sinha (Railways) have visited the venue of the function and supervised preparations for the Prime Minister’s tour of his parliamentary constituency, which comes close to six months after his previous trip on May 1 this year.

Local unit of the BJP, on its part, has launched a cleanliness drive across the city besides putting up posters at various places highlighting the various welfare schemes launched since Mr. Modi assumed power.

Recently, the party’s Uttar Pradesh unit had also issued a statement welcoming the Prime Minister on his “first visit to Varanasi after the surgical strikes”.

Mr. Modi’s visit to the city comes at a time when assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh are just a few months away and political temperatures are soaring.

His arrival in Varanasi will immediately follow a rally, earlier in the day, at Mahoba district in the state’s impoverished Bundelkhand region.

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering the address after laying the foundation stone of the Gas Pipeline Project, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering the address after laying the foundation stone of the Gas Pipeline Project, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering the address after laying the foundation stone of the Gas Pipeline Project, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi felicitates the beneficiaries of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge) and Railways, Shri Manoj Sinha and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi felicitates the beneficiaries of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi distributes the LPG connections to ‘Ujjwala’ beneficiaries, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen.

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi distributes the LPG connections to ‘Ujjwala’ beneficiaries, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi distributes the LPG connections to ‘Ujjwala’ beneficiaries, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launches the various projects, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge) and Railways, Shri Manoj Sinha and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launches the various projects, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge) and Railways, Shri Manoj Sinha, the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey and the Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launches the various projects, at Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik and the Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi departs from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh after launching various projects on October 24, 2016. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi departs from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh after launching various projects on October 24, 2016.

 

[Athen]

Has anything changed in Kasi(that how people of south call varanasi) since modi won the election there, I mean things like sanitation and other developments,just curious!

 

[Hindustani78]

Prime Minister's Office
22-December, 2016 18:26 IST
PM in Varanasi

Lays Foundation Stone for Super Speciality Hospitals, Cancer Centre

Inaugurates new Trade Facilitation Centre and Crafts Museum


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Varanasi today.

He laid the Foundation Stone of the Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre, and the Centenary Super Speciality Hospital at BHU.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the role of technology in medical science is increasing and the Union Government is moving towards providing best medical facilities in India.

He said the need of the hour is to provide quality and affordable healthcare to the people of India, especially the poor.

The Prime Minister said that he has faith in the strength of 125 crore Indians. He said the people of India are selfless, and the blessings of the people are like the blessings of Almighty.

He urged the youth to move towards online banking.

The Prime Minister visited the Kabir Nagar locality in Varanasi, to see the progress made in underground cabling and heritage lighting under the IPDS and HRIDAY schemes. He interacted with students there.

Later, at the DLW Ground, the Prime Minister laid the Foundation Stone for the ESIC Super Speciality Hospital. He also inaugurated the new Trade Facilitation Centre and Crafts Museum.

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Ministry of Culture
22-December, 2016 19:57 IST
Prime Minister visits Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in Varanasi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the ongoing 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav' in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus, Varanasi today. The 8 days cultural extravaganza is being organised by the Ministry of Culture and was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (Independent Charge) Dr. Mahesh Sharma on 17th December, 2016. While addressing the gathering the Prime Minister said, "Art and Culture have a paramount place in our society. In the absence of Culture, people will be no less than robots”. He also emphasized that technological advancements are keeping the people away from the rich culture of India.

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre to be built in Sunderbagia within the BHU premises and a Centenary Super Specialty Complex to be based on Public Private Partnership model in BHU.

1001st show of the famous Hindi Play 'Chanakya', directed by and also starring the renowned film and television actor, Shri Manoj Joshi was staged in the Swatantrata Auditorium of BHU Campus as a part of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav.

Other eminent guests were Minister of State(Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Human Resource Development Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, UP Khadi and Village Industries Minister, Shri Brahma Shanker Tripathi and Vice Chancellor of BHU Prof Girish Chandra Tripathi.

Thumri singer Girija Devi, veteran actor Manoj Joshi, classical vocalists Pandit Rajan-Sajan Mishra were part of the gathering. The Prime Minister met Girija Devi and the entire theatre-team of 'Chanakya'.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received on his arrival, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016. The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the Banaras Hindu University, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the Banaras Hindu University, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the Banaras Hindu University, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016. The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma, the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey and the Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the artists of the play ‘Chanakya’, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the artists of the play ‘Chanakya’, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the students at Kabir Nagar, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the students at Kabir Nagar, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the students at Kabir Nagar, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walks through the exhibition- “ESIC 2.0”, at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone of 150 bedded ESI Super Speciality Hospital, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016. The Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi felicitates the beneficiaries of different Government Schemes, at a function, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016. The Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi departs from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 22, 2016.

 

[ashok321]

UP election.
He is spending Ambani & Adanis funds, those that are reimbursed to them via hefty GOI contracts & loan write-offs.

Mofo Modi promised hefty sum to Bihar before elections, once lost, he reneged.

What kind of PM ?
One who is STILL following abusive Twitter IDs.
El cheapo!

 

[Kaniska]

UP election.
He is spending Ambani & Adanis funds, those that are reimbursed to them via hefty GOI contracts & loan write-offs.

Mofo Modi promised hefty sum to Bihar before elections, once lost, he reneged.

What kind of PM ?
One who is STILL following abusive Twitter IDs.
El cheapo!

Of course..so does others..what is the other alternative?? We will definitely consider it. Mate, having an anti modi mindset is perfectly fine. But i have seen, even you do not mind having post which are not alligned to India's interest...This is not good.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Agriculture
27-August, 2017 18:09 IST
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare addresses at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Sankalp Se Siddhi campaign has become a Mass Movement in the country, after Prime Minister’s Call for Building a New India.

So far, 421 varieties of wheat and 92 varieties of barley have been developed under the All India Integrated Wheat and Barley Reform Project.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a gathering at the Sankalp Se Siddhi program organized by ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kanpur, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Varanasi. He said that Sankalp Se Siddhi campaign has become a Mass Movement in the country. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call, people have come forward to build a New India. The impact of Sankalp Se Siddhi campaign, which was launched on the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement, can be seen across the country. On the occasion, the Minister asked the people to make a pledge to construct a New India and double farmers' income by the year 2022. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Varanasi also organized a special program to showcase advanced farming techniques. Also, farmers were asked to take a pledge to create Soil Health Cards, adopt integrated and organic farming methods to double farmers' income by 2022.

The Union Minister said that all the centers of All India Wheat and Barley Reform Project are making efforts to deal with Biotic and Abiotic factors to make wheat rich in nutrition by the year 2050. He said it today at the 56th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers’ Meet (2017) organized at the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

The Union Minister further said that the integrated program is eco-friendly, economically beneficial and homogeneous. He said that there has been an unprecedented growth in agricultural productivity over the last five decades due to the integrated program. With the integrated program, average yield per hectare has increased from 0.91 tonnes in 1964-65 to 3.22 tonnes in 2016-17.

The Union Minister said that in 1947, during independence, we produced 7 million tons of wheat and the average productivity of wheat was just 700 kg per hectare. However, in 2016-17, we produced 255.68 million tonnes of food grain and production of paddy, wheat and pulses created a new record level. Also, this year we had record production of wheat at 98.38 mt and 3216 kg wheat per hectare. This has been possible due to the hard-work of farmers. He also appreciated concerted efforts by policy makers, agricultural officers, extension workers and the scientific community and said they are the backbone of the project.

He said that we acquired the status of self-sufficient in food grain in the 1970s and during the same period we became wheat exporter too and that is why we can manage the volatility in food stocks or fluctuations year after year so easily.

The Union Minister said innovative techniques, technical interventions and policy reforms made Green Revolution successful. He also reiterated that such sustained efforts resulted in an increase in production and productivity and self-sufficiency in food grain. For this, he gave credit to dwarf variety developed under the All India Wheat and Barley Reform Project. An important milestone in this process was the establishment of the All India Coordinated Wheat Improvement Project in 1965 by the ICAR.

The Union Minister said that so far 421 species of wheat and 92 barleys have been developed under the All India Integrated Wheat and Barley Reform Project, which is being cultivated in different parts of the country. He informed that today we have 8 funded centres and three voluntary centres of barley in main barley producing states.

Some achievements are as follows:

• India's first zinc fortified variety WB2 was developed in the year 2016.

• Production of breeder seeds and capacity building of farmers to produce seeds.

• The draft sequence of Karnal Bunt Fungus has been a big achievement.

• Development of large plots for phenotyping, which are now available as a nodal centre.

• To fulfil our objective of Per Drop More Crop, development work on deep-rooted wheat variety has started to ensure judicious use of water.

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The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh lighting the lamp at the “Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme, at Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 27, 2017.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh at the “Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme, at Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 27, 2017.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh administering the New India Pledge to the people, at the “Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme, at Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 27, 2017.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh at the “Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme, at Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 27, 2017.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh at the “Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme, at Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 27, 2017.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressing the gathering at the “Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme, at Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 27, 2017.