Infra boost! PM Modi to inaugurate 6-lane widening project of the Varanasi-Prayagraj section of NH-19; details

Massive infra boost in Uttar Pradesh! On his visit to the city of Varanasi, UP today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to dedicate to the nation the 6-lane widening project of the Handia (in Prayagraj) – Rajatalab (in Varanasi) NH-19 section. Besides, during this tour, the Prime Minister is also said to undertake a site visit of Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project, attend the world famous festival of Dev Deepawali, as well as visit the Sarnath Archaeological Site. According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the 73 kilometre long stretch of the newly widened and 6-laned NH-19 section, developed with a total outlay of Rs 2447 crore, is likely to reduce the time of travel by one hour between Prayagraj and Varanasi.