Varanasi (UP), October 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 6,100 crores during his one-day visit to his home constituency of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
PM Modi on Sunday also inaugurated the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi, marking a significant step forward in healthcare infrastructure.
This new state-of-the-art facility boasts 225 beds and is poised to provide advanced eye care services. The hospital is equipped to serve patients from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, offering comprehensive consultations and treatments for a variety of eye conditions.
Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "Today is a very auspicious day for Kashi," highlighting that projects have been launched across various sectors that will enhance facilities and create new employment opportunities for the youth.
"Today is a very auspicious day for Kashi. I have just come back after inaugurating a big eye hospital. RJ Shankara Eye Hospital is going to greatly benefit the elderly and children. With Baba's blessings, projects worth thousands of crores have been inaugurated and foundation stones have been laid here.
During the event, PM Modi also visited an exhibition showcasing the hospital's capabilities and its focus on enhancing medical access for people in the region.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event.
CM Yogi described PM Modi as the leader of New India, saying, "As the leader of New India, PM Narendra Modi represents the country from UP's Varanasi. The whole country and the world are witnessing a transforming Varanasi that is preserving its spiritual and cultural heritage."
He also noted, "In the last 10 years, projects worth Rs 44,000 crores have been approved for Varanasi. Today, Varanasi is receiving projects worth Rs 3,200 crores as a gift before the festival of Diwali from the PM.
