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.

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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.

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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.