Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects in Varanasi which includesTourist Facilitation Centre under the Project “Development of Varanasi Under PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II” and operation of Cruise Boat from Assi Ghat to RajGhat under the Project “Development of River Cruise in Varanasi under PRASHAD Scheme”. Governor, Uttar Pradesh Smt. Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath, Minister Shri Nilkanth Tiwari and M. P. Shri Surendra Narayan Sinha were also present on this occasion.
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) is a Central Sector Scheme fully financed by the Government of India launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points (Road, Rail and Water Transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloak room, waiting rooms, first aid centers, craft bazars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, Telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc. The project “Development of Varanasi Under PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II” was approved by the Ministry of Tourism with the cost of Rs. 44.69 crores in Feb. 2018. The components viz. ‘Panchkoshi Path’, ‘Pilgrim Facilitation Center’, ‘Rameshwar’, ‘Road Development’ and ‘Signages’ have been successfully completed and dedicated to the nation. The project “Development of River Cruise in Varanasi under PRASHAD Scheme” was approved by the Ministry of Tourism with the cost of Rs. 10.72 crores in Feb. 2018. The components viz. ‘Passenger Cum Cruise Vehicle’, ‘Modular Jetty’, ‘Audio Visual Interventions’, and ‘CCTV Surveillane’ have been successfully completed and dedicated to the nation.
Prime Minister praised the state government for the optimum use of the funds released by the Government of India for creating the facilities of international standards.
PM told ministers, come well prepared for the monsoon session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Union ministers to come well prepared for the monsoon session of Parliament. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the Monsoon session beginning July 19. This was the second meeting of the Council of Ministers after the reshuffle of the Union Cabinet on 7 July.
Earlier in the day, he chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet.The Prime Minister also advised the Ministers to prepare for Parliament Questions so that they can answer any question. He also advised the minister to learn the parliamentary procedure.
It is learned that the new ministers were given presentations to understand the parliamentary process like introducing bills in the house.
The Prime Minister asked the ministers to ensure maximum attendance and spend time inside the House.
He also asked the ministers of state to keep themselves updated about the work of their ministry by coordinating with their cabinet minister.
In the first meeting of the Council of Ministers on July 8 after the reshuffle, the Prime Minister had advised new ministers to learn from the experience of those who are no longer part of the Council of Ministers and benefit from their experience.
