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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1,500 crore at the IIT-BHU ground in Varanasi.
According to the reports, the key projects, included multi-level parking at Godaulia, Ro-Ro Vessels for tourism development and a three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur Highway. The development projects were worth around Rs 744 crore and laid foundation stones for several projects and public works worth about Rs 839 crore.
PM Modi was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister CM Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries as well as officials at Varanasi airport.
PM Modi stated that the skill development of the new generation is a national need and is the foundation of Aatmnirbhar Bharat as this generation will take our republic from 75 years to 100 years. He called for giving momentum to Skill India Mission by capitalizing on the gains of the last 6 years.
He also pointed out that while education tells us what to do, skill guides us in the actual operational implementation and this has been the guiding principle of the Skill India Mission. He expressed happiness that more than 1.25 crore young persons have been trained under ‘Pradhanmantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
PM Modi will also inaugurate the International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Rudrakash, constructed with Japanese assistance. Thereafter, he will inspect the Maternal and Child Health Wing, BHU. He will also meet officials and medical professionals to review Covid preparedness.
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