Varanasi Municipal Corporation Prepares Major Overhauls: From Banarasi Sari Hub to Meat Markets
मुख्य बातें
- •The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has planned sweeping changes for the city’s development.
- •The ‘Namo Banarasi Sari Centre’ will feature 350 modern shops built at a cost of ₹146 crore.
- •Non-vegetarian shops will be relocated from key areas to specialized meat markets at the city’s four entry points.
- •New commercial hubs will be developed in Beniyabagh, Sigra, Bhojubir, and JP Mehta areas.
- •Parking infrastructure will be expanded with new facilities at Parade Kothi, Maidagin, Lahurabir, and Assi Ghat.
- •A ₹53.15 crore project has been initiated to clear 12.64 lakh metric tonnes of waste from the Karsada dumping ground.
- •Varanasi improved its cleanliness ranking from 41st in 2023 to 17th in 2025.
Varanasi, known as Kashi and the abode of Baba Vishwanath, is now gearing up to give the city’s development and organization a fresh direction. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation is planning sweeping changes with an eye on the city’s religious, cultural, and tourism landscape. The goal is to transform the city into a cleaner, more organized, and modern urban center that can boost tourism, commerce, and employment opportunities.
