New Delhi, Oct 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the upcoming multi-tracking Railways project traversing through Varanasi and Chandauli districts in Uttar Pradesh will provide better connectivity and also create new opportunities for employment and business.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi approved the project with an outlay of Rs 2,642 crore.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "We are leaving no stone unturned for the comfort and convenience of the people of Kashi. In this regard, a rail-road bridge has been approved over the Ganga. This will not only provide better connectivity to pilgrims, tourists and the people here, but will also create new opportunities for employment and business."

Notably, PM Modi represents the Varanasi Parliamentary constituency in the Lok Sabha. He registered his third consecutive victory from Varanasi in the 2024 general elections.

Expected to be completed in four years, the project would generate direct employment for about 10 lakh human-days during construction.

Expected to be completed in four years, the project would generate direct employment for about 10 lakh human-days during construction.

The approval came for the construction of Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multi-tracking project, that includes a new rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga river to provide connectivity, facilitate ease of travelling, minimise logistics cost, reduce oil imports and lower CO2 emissions.

The Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction route, vital for both passenger and freight traffic, faces heavy congestion due to its role in transporting goods like coal, cement, and food grains, as well as serving growing tourism and industrial demands.