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Kashi receives 727 development projects worth Rs 61,217 cr in 12 years

Varanasi, Jun 18 (UNI) The double-engine government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given Kashi a new identity of development. Between 2014 and 2026, Varanasi has received 727 development projects worth Rs 61,217.89 crore.
District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar stated here on Thursday that of these, 536 projects worth Rs 36,210.64 crore have been completed and dedicated to the public, while 191 projects worth Rs 25,007.25 crore are under construction and will be completed soon.
He said that these projects have strengthened road, rail, water, and air connectivity. Improved connectivity has given new impetus to tourism, trade, and industry. Modern infrastructure has also expanded, while religious, cultural, and historical sites have been preserved.
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