PM Modi lays the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi lays the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that his government had linked sports with the career and fitness of the youth and that is why now the one who would play would prosper, Jo Khelega, Wahi Khilega. Laying the foundation stone of the international cricket stadium in the Ganjeri area of Varanasi, the Prime Minister said that when sports infrastructure is built, it has a positive impact not only on nurturing young sporting talent but it also augurs well for the local economy.

The modern international cricket stadium, to be built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi will be developed in a more than 30-acre area, at a cost of about Rs 450 crores. Speaking at the laying stone ceremony, Mr Modi said that the achievements in the field of sports by the country were a result of the change in the thinking towards games. He said that the Central government was focusing on sports infrastructure which will help popularise sports and nurture sporting talent among youngsters.

A galaxy of stars from the Cricket World, including Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, BCCI president Rojer Binni, and Secretary BCCI Jai Shah were present on the occasion. In a short while from now, the Prime Minister will reach Sampurnan Sanskrit Vishwavidyalay to take part in the interaction program with the women of Varanasi. The program termed NARINSHAKTI VANDAN ABHINANDAN KARYAKRAM' is expected to witness a gathering of around 5,000 women who will give a rousing welcome and thank the Prime Minister for bringing the women reservation bill.

The Prime Minister will later reach Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre and will participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. He will also inaugurate 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across Uttar Pradesh, during the programme.