PM Modi’s UP visit (28–29 Apr 2026) — projects worth ~Rs. 6,350 crore

What: PM attended Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, performed darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, inaugurated/launched projects worth ~Rs. 6,350 crore across Varanasi and Hardoi.

Key projects: Inaugurated Ganga Expressway in Hardoi — 594 km, 6‑lane (expandable to 8), built at Rs. 36,230 crore, connecting 12 districts from Meerut to Prayagraj.

Significance: Boosts regional infrastructure, connectivity, agriculture‑market linkages, tourism and women’s outreach programmes.

UPSC relevance: Infrastructure policy, centre‑state development projects, political economy of flagship schemes.

Practice Q: Assess the developmental and environmental trade‑offs of large greenfield expressways like the Ganga Expressway.