PM Modi in Varanasi: ₹6,350 Cr Projects, Ganga Expressway
Why in the news
The Prime Minister spent two days in Uttar Pradesh at the end of April 2026, combining a women-centred event in Varanasi with a large package of infrastructure launches.
Key facts
- Dates of visit: 28 and 29 April 2026, in Uttar Pradesh.
- Mahila Sammelan: attended in Varanasi, reflecting the theme of women empowerment.
- Temple visit: prayers were offered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
- Project package: works valued at ₹6,350 crore were inaugurated.
- Sectors covered: healthcare, tourism and railways, among others.
- Ganga Expressway: the 594-km road was launched at Hardoi.
Snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event in Varanasi | Mahila Sammelan |
| Total value of projects | ₹6,350 crore |
| Expressway length | 594 km |
| Expressway launch place | Hardoi |
Significance
- The expressway is meant to boost connectivity across the state.
- Spending across health, tourism and rail shows a wide spread of development priorities.
Exam angle
- Remember the length of the Ganga Expressway: 594 km, launched in Hardoi.
- Package size to recall: ₹6,350 crore.
- Varanasi hosted the Mahila Sammelan during this visit.