PM Modi in Varanasi highlights: Projects worth ₹1,780 crore launched

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed One World TB Summit on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day. This summit is being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Stop TB Partnership.

PM Narendra Modi on Friday visited Varanasi and dedicated and laid foundation stone of various projects worth more than ₹1,780 crores. PM Modi addressed One World TB Summit at Rudrakash Convention Centre. Later in the day, he dedicated and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs. 1780 crores at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground.

He also address One World TB Summit on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day which is being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Stop TB Partnership. PM Modi also awarded select States/UTs and districts for their progress towards ending TB.

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• Mar 24, 2023 04:09 PM IST

   PM Modi with the winners of 'Sansad Khel' Competition

  

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• Mar 24, 2023 03:56 PM IST

  PM Modi on India's efforts to eradicate TB 

  In the last 9 years, India’s fight against TB is based on:
  
  People’s participation.
  
  Enhancing nutrition.
  
  Treatment innovation.
  
  Tech integration.
  
  Wellness and prevention. pic.twitter.com/TuY1vdtAXR

  — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 03:53 PM IST

  Ropeway project will increase Kashi's attraction: PM Modi

  Inaugrating the public ropeway project here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it will reduce travel time to Kashi Vishwanath corridor and enhance public convenience and the attraction of the city.

• Mar 24, 2023 03:45 PM IST

  PM Modi on India's fight against TB

  Listing down India's initiative against TB, PM Modi praised the country for doing a great job. "In the last 9 years, India has worked together on many fronts in this fight against TB. India has done a great job in the fight against TB through people's participation"

• Mar 24, 2023 03:43 PM IST

  Nation fulfilling "resolution of Global Good": PM Modi

  Nation fulfilling "resolution of Global Good" by organizing 'One World TB Summit': PM on World TB Day

• Mar 24, 2023 03:23 PM IST

   Watch: PM Modi launches projects worth ₹1,780 crore

  PM Shri @narendramodi dedicates and lays foundation stone of various projects in Varanasi, UP. https://t.co/BsIJFUtTFe

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 03:19 PM IST

  PM Modilays foundation stone of National Centre for Disease Control and High Containment

  PM Modi also released India's Annual TB Report for 2023.

  The prime minister laid the foundation stone of the National Centre for Disease Control and High Containment (BSL) Laboratory here and unveiled the site for Metropolitan Public Health Surveillance Unit (MSU).

• Mar 24, 2023 03:01 PM IST

  UP moving from hopelessness to hope under BJP govt: PM Modi

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Uttar Pradesh is rising from the earlier hopelessness towards a state of hope and aspiration under the Yogi Adityanath government.

• Mar 24, 2023 02:54 PM IST

  ‘Today almost every poor has bank account’: PM Modi

  2014 से पहले बैंकों में खाता खोलने में भी पसीने छूट जाते थे, बैंकों से ऋण लेना तो गरीब परिवार सोच भी नहीं सकता था।
  
  आज गरीब से गरीब परिवार के पास भी जनधन बैंक खाता है। उसके हक का पैसा… सरकारी मदद आज सीधे बैंक खाते में आती है।
  
  - पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/6MYdbxK404

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 02:53 PM IST

  This government is of poor people: PM Modi

  आज केंद्र में जो सरकार है, यूपी में जो सरकार है वो गरीब की चिंता करने वाली सरकार है, गरीब की सेवा करने वाली सरकार है।
  
  आप लोग भले ही प्रधानमंत्री बोले, सरकार बोले लेकिन मोदी तो खुद को आपका सेवक ही मानता है।
  
  - पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/LwSmBaErCT

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 02:52 PM IST

  PM Modi on drinking water projects

  विकास का जो रास्ता हमने चुना है, उसमें सुविधा भी है और संवेदना भी है। इस क्षेत्र में एक चुनौती पीने के पानी की भी रही है।
  
  आज यहां पीने के पानी से जुड़ी अनेक परियोजनाओं का लोकापर्ण हुआ है और नई परियोजनाओं पर काम भी शुरू हुआ है।
  
  - पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/nLb44cVLan

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 02:50 PM IST

  Govt's plan to develop Ganga ghats

  अब गंगा के दोनों तरफ पर्यावरण से जुड़ा बड़ा अभियान शुरू होने वाला है।
  
  सरकार का प्रयास है कि गंगा के दोनों तरफ 5 किमी. के हिस्से में प्राकृतिक खेती को बढ़ावा दिया जाए।
  
  इसके लिए इस वर्ष के बजट में भी ऐलान किए गए हैं।
  
  - पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/rRGf207FtD

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 02:48 PM IST

  Within 1 year, 7 crore tourists visited Kashi: PM Modi
• Mar 24, 2023 02:47 PM IST

  Both new and ancient form can be seen In Kashi together: Modi

  आज काशी में पुरातन और नूतन दोनों स्वरूपों के दर्शन एक साथ हो रहे हैं।
  
  मुझे देश-विदेश में मिलने वाले लोग बताते हैं कि वो किस तरह विश्वनाथ धाम के पुनर्निर्माण से मंत्रमुग्ध हैं।
  
  - पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/HHiVC4RkDZ

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 02:45 PM IST

  Development of Kashi is being discussed all over the country and Entire world: PM Modi

  काशी के विकास की चर्चा आज पूरे देश और दुनिया में हो रही है।
  
  जो भी काशी आ रहा है वो यहां से नई ऊर्जा लेकर जा रहा है।
  
  - पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/VBYxGVCrYK

  — BJP (@BJP4India) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 02:34 PM IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel present at event

  During a programme at the Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground in Varanasi, PM Modi laid the foundation stones in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel.

• Mar 24, 2023 02:22 PM IST

  International Cricket Stadium will be soon built in Varanasi: PM Modi

  In recent years, you have witnessed the revamp of the ghats of the Ganga. International Cricket Stadium will be soon built in the city which will promote sports in Varanasi...More exports will help farmers to improve their incomes: PM Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 02:20 PM IST

  PM Modi lays foundation stone of redevelopment work of Sigra Stadium

  Under the Khelo India scheme, Modi laid the foundation stone of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 redevelopment work of Sigra Stadium.

• Mar 24, 2023 02:19 PM IST

  Within 1 year, 7 crore tourists visited Kashi: PM Modi

  Within 1 year, 7 crore tourists have visited Kashi. The Ropeway for public transportation will greatly reduce travel time between Banaras Cantt Banaras Railway station to Kashi Vishwanath Corridor increasing Kashi’s attraction and people’s convenience. Today, we have worked toward enhancing air connectivity by establishing ATC, which will improve the working of airports in Varanasi: PM Narendra Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 02:17 PM IST

   PM Modi lays foundation stone of sewage treatment plant

  Modi also laid the foundation stone of a 55 MLD (million litres per day) sewage treatment plant at Bhagwanpur under the Namami Gange scheme. The project will be built at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore.

• Mar 24, 2023 02:11 PM IST

   PM Modi lays foundation stone of passenger ropeway transport facility

  Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹645 crore passenger ropeway transport facility in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi. The 3.75-kilometre ropeway system will have five stations and facilitate the ease of movement for tourists, pilgrims and residents.

• Mar 24, 2023 02:09 PM IST

  Development works of Kashi are discussed across the nation: PM Modi

  Development works of Kashi are discussed across the nation. Banarasi saree, wooden toys and many more things are getting famous among the tourists visiting the city. Today Banaras is getting the gift of several development projects, from clean water, education, and rejuvenation of the Ganga to sports facilities, Banaras will get all-around development. Connectivity modes are making life easier here: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

• Mar 24, 2023 02:07 PM IST

  Public Ropeway project will be beneficial for the city: PM Modi

  Public Ropeway project will be beneficial for the city and will be available with several facilities like parking, food, etc. This will emerge as an employment generator in the city. A floating jetty will be soon constructed for devotees and tourists visiting the city. The city is also emerging in the agricultural field: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

• Mar 24, 2023 02:05 PM IST

  There is heritage as well as development in Kashi: PM Modi

  काशी में विरासत भी है, विकास भी है। https://t.co/2BVc89DBL5

  — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2023

  There is heritage as well as development in Kashi: PM Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 02:04 PM IST

  Time has come to give Varanasi a new pace: PM Modi

  After 8-9 years of development works, the speed with which Banaras is developing, now the time has come to give it a new pace: PM Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 02:03 PM IST

  Modi launches Projects worth ₹1780 crore

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid foundation stones and inaugurated 28 development projects worth over ₹1,780 crore in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.

• Mar 24, 2023 01:40 PM IST

  PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of 'Swastha Drishti, Samridh Kashi' campaign in Varanasi

  #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the beneficiaries of 'Swastha Drishti, Samridh Kashi' campaign in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
  
  Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath are also present with the Prime Minister.
  
  (Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/1BjgcFTL9H

  — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2023

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with beneficiaries of 'Swastha Drishti, Samridh Kashi' campaign in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

  Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath are also present with the Prime Minister.

• Mar 24, 2023 01:39 PM IST

  PM Modi interacts with the beneficiaries of loan schemes

  #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the beneficiaries of loan schemes, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
  
  (Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/s0SqAFt8t5

  — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 01:38 PM IST

  PM Modi interacts with the winners of the Saansad Khel competition in Varanasi

  #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the winners of the Saansad Khel competition, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
  
  (Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/oh2nhNrXot

  — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 01:33 PM IST

  2 lakh crore sent into 75 lakh patients

  The Prime Minister said that around 2 lakh crore have been directly sent into the accounts of 75 lakh patients through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

• Mar 24, 2023 01:00 PM IST

  PM Modi at One World TB Summit

  

  (HT Photo)

• Mar 24, 2023 12:57 PM IST

  TB patientslinked with Ayushman Bharat Scheme: PM Modi

  We have linked TB patients with Ayushman Bharat Scheme for their screening and treatment. Simultaneously, we have increased the number of labs for free TB test, PM Mod

• Mar 24, 2023 12:56 PM IST

  India has kept the theme of G-20 summit "One world, One Family One future: PM Modi

  That is why as G-20 President, India has kept the theme of G-20 summit "One world, One Family One future. This theme is a resolution of the shared future of the whole world in the form of a family, added Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 12:13 PM IST

  80% of TB medicines are manufactured in India: PM Modi

  India’s local approach against TB has global potential. 80% of TB medicines are manufactured in India which exhibits the talent and capability of our pharma which is working for the Global Good: PM Narendra Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 12:07 PM IST

  India has done a great job in the fight against TB: PM Modi

  In the last 9 years, India has worked together on many fronts in this fight against TB. India has done a great job in the fight against TB through people's participation: PM Narendra Modi at the 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi

• Mar 24, 2023 12:06 PM IST

  India is committed to end TB: PM Modi

  2030 is the global target to eradicate TB but India is now working on the target of ending TB by the year 2025: PM Narendra Modi at the 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

• Mar 24, 2023 11:58 AM IST

  India is resolved to end TB by 2025: PM Modi

  Even Though World sets target to end TB by 2030, India is resolved to end TB by 2025, we are working on strategy to trace, track, and treat which has yeilded desired results: PM Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 11:58 AM IST

  TB Mukt Panchayat is a great initiative: PM Modi

  TB Mukt Panchayat is a great initiative. Under this campaign, every rerepresentative of village Panchayat will take a resolution that their villages will be completely TB free. Not even a single TB patient be in their respective villages: PM Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 11:55 AM IST

  'One World TB Summit' India is fulfilling another resolution of Global Good: PM Modi

  It is a matter of happiness that this summit is happening in Kashi. Some time ago, India also took the initiative to take forward the vision of 'One Earth, One Health' and now through 'One World TB Summit' India is fulfilling another resolution of Global Good: PM Modi 

• Mar 24, 2023 11:50 AM IST

  Kashi knows how to face any challenege: PM Modi

  Kashi has been evident of the fact that no matter how big a challenge, there is always a way out to deal with it: PM Modi

• Mar 24, 2023 11:46 AM IST

  PM Modi distributes awards

  Uttar Pradesh | Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributes awards to select States/UTs and Districts for their progress towards ending TB at 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/xAoMrwVqgE

  — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2023

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributes awards to select States/UTs and Districts for their progress towards ending TB at 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi.

• Mar 24, 2023 11:43 AM IST

  UP CM Yogi ends speech

  Yogi ended his speech saying TB harega, India Jeetega.

• Mar 24, 2023 11:42 AM IST

  PM Modi launches TB initiatives 

  UP | PM Narendra Modi launches various initiatives including the TB-Mukt Panchayat initiative; official pan-India rollout of a shorter TB Preventive Treatment (TPT); Family-centric care model for TB and release of India’s Annual TB Report 2023 at 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/Hjs4LnBM4K

  — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2023

  Modi launched TB-Mukt Panchayat initiative, the official pan-India rollout of a shorter preventive treatment and family-centric care model for TB and release of India’s Annual TB Report 2023.

• Mar 24, 2023 11:34 AM IST

  Today we are near to make India TB-free: CM Yogi

  A resolution was taken by the World Health Organisation in 2018 to make the world TB-free by 2030. In this connection, PM Modi took forward the resolution to make India TB-free by 2025 -- today, we are near it: UP CM Yogi Adityanath at 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi, reports ANI.

• Mar 24, 2023 11:24 AM IST

  Ancient city of Varanasi is a perfect place to discuss how to end this "ancient" disease TB: Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director, Stop TB

  Ancient city of Varanasi is a perfect place to discuss how to end this "ancient" disease and perhaps the oldest pandemic too. We are here from more than 40 countries to not discuss TB but how to end TB, said Lucica while starting her speech at the summit, said Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director, Stop TB at the Summit.

• Mar 24, 2023 11:20 AM IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath along with Guv Anandiben Patel welcomes PM Modi

  आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी का उत्तर प्रदेश आगमन पर 25 करोड़ प्रदेश वासियों की ओर से हार्दिक अभिनंदन! pic.twitter.com/JAXwEEXktv

  — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 11:01 AM IST

  PM Modi to dedicate infrastructure projects

  PM Modi will also dedicate various other infrastructure projects including ATC tower at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport; 2 MW solar power plant at water works premises, Bhelupur; 800 KW solar power plant at Konia Pumping Station; new Community Health Centre at Sarnath; infrastructure improvement of Industrial estate at Chandpur and rejuvenation of temples of Kedareshwar, Vishweshwar and Omkareshwar Khand Parikrama.

• Mar 24, 2023 10:58 AM IST

  Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses the summit

  Today is world TB day and whenever we talk about this we always think of winning over this disease. With the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari, PM is working relentlessly to achieve the goal of TB Mukt Bharat by 2025, five years ahead of the global target of 2030. On World TB Day, let us pledge to contribute towards eliminating TB for a healthy & prosperous India, says Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.

• Mar 24, 2023 10:56 AM IST

  PM to dedicate drinking water schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission

  Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Prime Minister will dedicate 19 drinking water schemes, which will benefit more than 3 lakh people of 63 gram panchayats.

  To further strengthen the rural drinking water system, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of 59 drinking water schemes under the Mission.

• Mar 24, 2023 10:56 AM IST

  Varanasi Ropeway project

  Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Passenger Ropeway from Varanasi Cantt station to Godowlia. The cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs. 645 crore. The ropeway system will be 3.75 km in length with five stations. This will facilitate ease of movement for the tourists, pilgrims and residents of Varanasi.

• Mar 24, 2023 10:53 AM IST

  PM Modi will address 'One World TB Summit'

  TB हारेगा, देश जीतेगा।
  
  PM @NarendraModi Ji will address 'One World TB Summit' tomorrow on #WorldTBDay, at Varanasi.
  
  PM Modi Ji will launch various initiatives to accelerate the nation's progress towards achieving the goal of #TBMuktBharat by 2025.
  
  📖 https://t.co/sr7DQekfTy pic.twitter.com/cEIS7CptDQ

  — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) March 23, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 10:52 AM IST

  PM Modi will shortly address the 'One World TB Summit'

  PM Modi will shortly address the 'One World TB Summit' at the Rudrakash Convention Centre.

• Mar 24, 2023 10:51 AM IST

  PM Modi arrives at Rudrakash Convention Centre

  PM Narendra Modi arrives at Rudrakash Convention Centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  
  PM Modi will shortly address the 'One World TB Summit' here. pic.twitter.com/Mxgkqjznmq

  — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2023

• Mar 24, 2023 10:41 AM IST

  PM Modi reaches Varanasi

  

  (HT Photo)

• Mar 24, 2023 10:37 AM IST

  World Tuberculosis Day 2023: History, significance, theme

  World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about Tuberculosis. India has set the target of eliminating the disease by 2025, five years ahead of the global target. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address One World TB Summit, being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Stop TB Partnership, in Varanasi. Read more

• Mar 24, 2023 10:35 AM IST

  PM Modi to visit Varanasi today. Here's what's on agenda

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Friday to dedicate and lay foundation stone of various projects worth more than ₹1780 crores. At around 10:30 am, Prime Minister will address One World TB Summit at Rudrakash Convention Centre. Read more