Varanasi: As soon as the name of Kashi is taken, the streets here along with the Ganges are also mentioned. Now on the lines of Kyoto, the streets of Kashi are getting smart with their true nature. Under the Re-Development of Old Kashi Scheme, hi-tech has also been done along with painting of streets. The walls of the streets have been painted according to the culture of Kashi. Work like sewerage, drainage, undergrounding of wires has been done to make the streets smart. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the street redevelopment works of five wards at a cost of Rs 68.24 crore on 23 December.
The streets, which were the hallmark of mythological Kashi, have now developed while maintaining their original form. Keeping the antiquity intact, Kashi’s abuses have become smart by harmonizing with modernity. Smart City CGM Dr. D. Vasudevan told that now you can drive vehicles without hesitation in these streets because the stones from which the roads have been made. Special PCC leveling is done under them. Due to which the stones (chouka) laid on the road will no longer move. It has added a lot to the beauty of the streets.
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Work done under Smart City Project
Under Smart City Project, Dashashwamedh Ward 16.22 crores, Kal Bhairav Ward 16.24 crores, Raj Mandir Ward 13.53 crores, Jangambari Ward 12.65 crores and Garhwasi Tola Ward 9.60 crores from VDA and Garhwasi Tola Ward has been hi-tech. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redevelopment works of the streets of the five wards during his visit to Varanasi on 23 December.
All wires are underground
Dr. Vasudevan informed that pipes for water and sewer have been laid in the streets in a systematic manner. Which will last longer. Separate drains have been made to drain water in the streets so that the water does not stagnate in the rainy season. All wires are underground. A separate duct line is also provided for the repair or laying of new lines for electricity, internet or telephone cables etc. in future. So that the stone square that is laid in the streets does not have to be uprooted again and again. Wall painting has been done up to 2 meters on the walls. In the painting, the characteristics of that ward or area, culture, religious events etc. have been depicted through colors. Temples or other heritage sites falling in the streets have also been preserved.