• Varanasi to get its first international cricket stadium, PM Modi to lay foundation stone today

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    Varanasi to get its first international cricket stadium, PM Modi to lay foundation stone today
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Varanasi's first international cricket stadium today. The stadium, which is expected to be completed by December 2025, will have a seating capacity of 50,000 and will be equipped with all the latest facilities. The construction of the stadium is seen as a major boost for cricket in Uttar Pradesh, and is expected to create jobs, boost the local economy, and promote tourism in Varanasi.


    Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for an international cricket stadium in Varanasi today. The stadium, which is expected to be completed by December 2025, will be built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi at a cost of ₹451 crore.




    The stadium will have a seating capacity of 50,000 and will be equipped with all the latest facilities. It will be the first international cricket stadium in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
    The laying of the foundation stone for the stadium is seen as a major boost for cricket in Uttar Pradesh. 

    The construction of the stadium is expected to create jobs and boost the local economy. It is also expected to promote tourism in Varanasi.

    The Prime Minister is expected to address a public rally after laying the foundation stone for the stadium.

    Significance of the stadium:

    The construction of the international cricket stadium in Varanasi is a significant development for the city and the state of Uttar Pradesh. The stadium will provide a platform for young cricketers in the state to showcase their talent and aspire to play at the international level.



    The stadium will also be a major boost for tourism in Varanasi, which is one of the most popular religious and cultural destinations in India. The stadium will attract cricket fans from all over the world, which will help boost the local economy.

    The Prime Minister's decision to lay the foundation stone for the stadium in Varanasi is also significant. Varanasi is the Prime Minister's parliamentary constituency, and he has a close connection with the city. The construction of the stadium is seen as a gift from the Prime Minister to the people of Varanasi.