Emphasizing Youth and Skill Development in Varanasi

Published By : Admin | March 2, 2017 | 18:57 IST

“Skill, aptitude, capability – these not only put money in the pocket but instil self-confidence in an individual. It gives a new strength to life. It makes one believe that he or she has strength no matter where he or she goes in the world. It makes one believe that he or she will not sleep with an empty stomach. And, he or she will never beg for money.” –Narendra Modi

Youth have the biggest contribution in a country’s development. And if they are provided with right education, training and job opportunities, the path to progress is set itself. With PM Modi’s inspiration, Skill India is a big endeavour in a similar direction. Many efforts have been carried out to impart training and provide jobs for the youth in Varanasi. In the coming days, Kashi will bestow an example of competency and expertise.

Along with micro-industries and skill development, seller development programme, entrepreneurship development programme, credit link and capital subsidy scheme, packaging management program for goods export and incubator program are being densely exercised to encourage khadi organisations and workers.

For the development of carpet weaving, a cluster worth Rs 13 lakh has been created under the ‘Sfoorti’ scheme. Along with this, an International trade fair was organised in Varanasi by the Coir board. Opening of a new showroom along with a retail centre has also been undertaken.

Out of selected 3105 candidates, from Varanasi district, training of 1864 candidates have been completed under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Yojana. Alongside this, Samsung MSME institute has been established.

Nehru Yuva Kendra of Varanasi has made many efforts for the all-round development of the youth, which include activities such as skill development, sports, capacity building and enhancing leadership capabilities. Alongside this, programs like Swachhata Pakhwada, debates, youth parliament were also organised.

A world class convention centre with a cost of Rs 140 crore is being built in Varanasi for exhibiting music, dance, theatre, handicraft, etc and for convening conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Varanasi
October 19, 2024
PM to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple airport projects worth over Rs 6,100 crore
PM to inaugurate RJ Sankara Eye Hospital
PM to also inaugurate multiple development initiatives in Varanasi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 20th October. At around 2 PM he will inaugurate RJ Sankara Eye Hospital. Thereafter, at around 4:15 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Varanasi.

Prime Minister will inaugurate the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital. The hospital will offer comprehensive consultations and treatments for various eye conditions. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.

In line with his commitment to boost connectivity, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for expansion of airport runway and construction of a new terminal building and allied works of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi worth around Rs 2870 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of New Civil Enclave at Agra airport worth more than Rs 570 crore, at Darbhanga airport worth around Rs 910 crore and at Bagdogra airport worth around Rs 1550 crore.

Prime Minister will inaugurate new terminal buildings of Rewa Airport, Maa Mahamaya Airport, Ambikapur and Sarsawa Airport worth over Rs 220 crore. The combined passenger handling capacity of these airports will increase to more than 2.3 crore passengers annually. The designs of these airports are influenced and derived from the common elements of heritage structures of the region.

In line with his vision to provide top-quality infrastructure for sports, Prime Minister will inaugurate Phases 2 and 3 of redevelopment of Varanasi Sports Complex worth over Rs 210 crore under Khelo India scheme and the Smart City Mission. The project aims to create a state-of-the-art sports complex featuring a National Centre of Excellence, players’ hostels, sports science centre, practice fields for various sports, indoor shooting ranges, combat sports arenas among others. He will also inaugurate 100-bed girls’ and boys’ hostels and a public pavilion at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sports Stadium, Lalpur.

Prime Minister will inaugurate tourism development works of Buddhism related areas in Sarnath.These enhancements include the construction of pedestrian-friendly streets, new sewer lines and upgraded drainage system, organised vending zone with modern designer vending carts to promote local handicraft vendors, among others.

Prime Minister will also inaugurate multiple other initiatives like tourism development works at Banasur Temple and Gurudham Temple, beautification and redevelopment of parks etc.