Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a slew of projects worth over₹19,150 crores in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Initiatives include the New Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar-New Bhaupur Dedicated Freight Corridor, Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express, and a Unified Tourist Pass System under the Smart City Mission. Modi emphasises Kashi's citizens' achievements, pledges to uplift the region, and highlights key sectors like railways, solar energy, and infrastructure. The event marks Varanasi's revitalisation and aligns with Modi's vision for a developed India by 2047.