India moving fast on path of development,’ says PM Modi as he flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Banaras
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is moving fast on the path of development, as he flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from the Banaras railway station in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency.Whenever such systems are developed anywhere, it sparks the overall development of that region.”
“With so many Vande Bharat trains running and flights arriving from countries across the world, all these developments are now linked to growth. Today, India is also moving rapidly on this path,” he said.He claimed that foreign travellers are “amazed” by these trains adding that more than 160 Vande Bharat Express trains are now operational in the country.Today, as these sacred destinations are being connected through the Vande Bharat network, it is also linking India’s culture, faith and development. This is an important step towards making symbols of India’s heritage a representation of national growth, he said.
“These journeys also have an economic aspect, which is often not discussed. Over the past 11 years, the development work done in Uttar Pradesh has elevated pilgrimage tourism to a new level,” the PM said.These devotees have contributed thousands of crores of rupees to Uttar Pradesh’s economy and provided steady income to hotel owners, transport operators, local artists and boatmen,” he said.
This has created new opportunities for the youth, Modi said.
“Hundreds of young people in Varanasi are now starting new ventures, from transport to local businesses. Because of all this, the doors of prosperity are opening in Kashi and across Uttar Pradesh,” he said.
“Last year, more than 11 crore devotees came to Kashi for Baba Vishwanath’s darshan, and since the construction of the Ram Temple, over 6 Work on the ropeway is progressing rapidly, he said.
“Our effort is to make visiting Varanasi, staying in Varanasi and enjoying the amenities of Varanasi a special experience for everyone,” he added.
Modi said the government is also striving to improve health services in Varanasi.
He said 10-11 years ago, BHU hospital was the only option for people seeking treatment for serious illnesses.
Due to the large number of patients, one could not get treatment even after waiting overnight.
Modi further said that spiritual tourism has become a major source of income and has ushered in development in Uttar Pradesh.
“In our country, pilgrimage has for centuries been considered a medium of national consciousness. These journeys are not merely routes for darshan of deities, but a sacred tradition that connects the soul of India,” Modi said.
PM Modi said high-speed trains like Vande Bharat are laying the foundation for a “new generation of Indian Railways.”
“Trains like Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat and Amrit Bharat are laying the foundation of a new
Emphasising that infrastructure is a major factor in the economic growth of developed countries around the world, the prime minister said, “In every nation that has achieved major progress, the driving force behind it has been infrastructure development. Infrastructure is not just about big bridges and highways.