ONKAR SINGH / NEW DELHI


Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that in this era of corona crisis Central government is trying to provide every kind of facility to the needy people and around 80 crore people are going to benefit from the schemes which are not just providing free ration but also giving free cylinders.


The Prime Minister was interacting through video conferencing with representatives of various social organizations and institutions in Varanasi on relief efforts carried out by them during COVID-19.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Kashi can develop as a big export hub of the country and become an inspiration for Atmnirbhar Bharat.

The Prime Minister said that projects worth more than 8 thousand crores are currently running in Varanasi and after recent decisions of central government new avenues are opening in sectors like handicraft, bee farming, dairy, garment industry and fisheries.