Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency, to mark several significant milestones. During his visit, he laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Ganjari, Rajatalab, aimed at realizing his vision of developing world-class sports infrastructure. Additionally, he participated in the closing ceremony of the Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav at the Rudraksha International Cooperation and Convention Centre and inaugurated 16 Atal residential schools built across Uttar Pradesh.
Location: Ganjari, Rajatalab
Cost: Approximately Rs 450 crore
Capacity: 30,000 spectators
Inspired by Lord Shiva: The thematic architecture of the stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva, incorporating elements such as crescent-shaped roof covers, trident-shaped floodlights, and ghat steps-based seating arrangements.
World-Class Infrastructure: The stadium is part of Prime Minister Modi’s vision to develop modern and world-class sports infrastructure.
Total Cost: Approximately Rs 1,115 crore
Number of Schools: 16
Targeted Beneficiaries: Children of laborers, construction workers, and COVID-19 orphans
Access to Quality Education: These 16 “Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya” schools aim to provide quality education and holistic development opportunities to children who are often underserved, including the children of laborers, construction workers, and those orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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