PM Modi to visit Varanasi on September 23; to lay foundation of cricket stadium, inaugurate Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas

PM Modi Varanasi visit schedule 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on September 23, Saturday, where he will lay the foundation stone for an international cricket stadium. In addition, he will also inaugurate 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across Uttar Pradesh at a cost of about Rs 1,115 crore. PM Modi will also participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023 during his day-long visit.

As per the PIB release, at around 1.30 p.m., the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the cricket stadium, which is being developed in a 30-acre area at a cost of about Rs 450 crore. "The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva, with designs developed for crescent-shaped roof covers, trident-shaped flood lights and ghat step-based seating," the release read.

The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators. At around 3:15 pm, the Prime Minister will reach the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre and participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. He will also inaugurate the schools during the occasion, official sources said.

Sixteen Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya across Uttar Pradesh have been started exclusively for children of labourers, construction workers, and those orphaned due to the coronavirus pandemic. Each school is constructed on an area of 10–15 acres with classrooms, sports ground, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess, and residential flats for staff. These residential schools intend to eventually accommodate 1,000 students each, official sources said.

(With agency inputs)

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