PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 in Varanasi
Varanasi: Prime Minister Modi is set to launch and inaugurate 37 projects totalling over Rs 19,000 crore for Varanasi and Purvanchal during his two-day visit to Varanasi this year.
These projects span various sectors, including roads and bridges, health and education, police welfare, smart city and urban development projects, railways, and airports.
On the first day of his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in the evening at Namo Ghat.
The event will include the flag-off of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express, which will operate between Kanyakumari and Varanasi.
Photo Courtesy: PIB
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, scheduled from December 17-31, will see the participation of 1,400 dignitaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, visiting Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya, as per an official statement.
An exhibition showcasing the diverse facets of art, music, handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine, and other unique products from both Tamil Nadu and Kashi is also part of the agenda.
Photo Courtesy: PIB
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam will include lectures on literature, ancient texts, philosophy, spirituality, music, dance, drama, yoga, and Ayurveda. Seminars are also planned on innovation, trade, knowledge exchange, edutech, and next-gen technology.
On the second day, PM Modi will participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra program at Barki Gram Sabha in the Sewapuri development block.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles

Warm welcome, big diplomacy: Indian PM Narendra Modi starts three-nation tour in Jordan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on Monday as part of his three-nation tour, receiving a warm welcome from members of the Indian community. Jordan’s Prime Minister, Jafar Hassan, greeted the Indian leader at the airport upon his arrival.

India strengthens diplomatic ties: Jaishankar to visit Israel following UAE dialogue
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Israel on Monday, following meetings with top leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Messi surrounded by VIPs, fans rage: Five held in stadium vandalism case
Kolkata/IBNS: Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium during the G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 featuring Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, The Telegraph reported.

Centre moves to replace MGNREGA with 'G Ram G', sets stage for winter session showdown
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has ignited a fresh political confrontation in Parliament by introducing a Bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a flagship rural welfare programme launched in 2005 by the then UPA government.
Latest News

Railways Ministry sanctions final location survey for new Jirania–Bodhjung Nagar Rail line in Tripura

Warm welcome, big diplomacy: Indian PM Narendra Modi starts three-nation tour in Jordan

Veteran Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer found dead in LA home; police probe as culpable homicide

India strengthens diplomatic ties: Jaishankar to visit Israel following UAE dialogue

