Set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 13, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor is expected to pave the way for development of not only Varanasi but the entire eastern UP region colloquially termed as Purvanchal, enhancing business and trade and creating EMPLOYMENT opportunities for the youths of the region.
Besides, the 70-km-long Panchkosi route is being given an international character with the beautification of 108 main temples, 44 dharamshalas (shelter homes), kund (pool) and yatri niwas (guest houses). Also, Rudraksh Convention Centre has been constructed within Kashis municipal boundaries with the help of Japan at a cost of Rs 186 crore. A cruise facility has been provided in river Ganga. A total of Rs 403.39 crore has been spent so far to make Varanasi a smart city. A multi modal terminal has been constructed at a cost of Rs 418 crore. Multi-level parking lots are also being built in different places to solve parking issues of visitors and tourists.
With the new government initiatives, new business opportunities are being made available in different sectors ranging from tourism and hospitality to traditional handicrafts. Developmental activities taking place in Kashi are set to create employment opportunities for the youth. Kashi is fast emerging as an economic centre of Purvanchal region.