Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is set to make significant strides in the railway sector with a monumental investment of Rs 1000 crore to establish a rail component plant in Karkhiyaon, Varanasi. This ambitious project is slated to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on Friday, 23 February today. This marks a significant milestone in the development of Varanasi as a key industrial hub.
The plant’s primary objective is to manufacture components for the prestigious Vande Bharat trains, aligning with the government’s vision of bolstering indigenous manufacturing capabilities in the rail sector.
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BHEL, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, is investing Rs 1000 Cr for a rail component plant in Karkhiyaon, Varanasi.
PM Modi will perform Bhoomi Pujan of the plant on 23 February.
This plant will manufacture components for Vande Bharat trains. pic.twitter.com/hfqkym9ZQw
— The Uttar Pradesh Index (@theupindex) February 14, 2024
Prime Minister Modi’s Vision for Varanasi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Varanasi as an industrial and economic powerhouse is poised to materialize with the inauguration of BHEL’s rail component plant. The investment of Rs 1000 crore underscores the government’s commitment to fostering industrial growth and innovation in Varanasi.
Here’s PM Modi’s plan for Varanasi-
Lokarpan:
-Amul’s Banas Dairy Plant ~ Rs 622 Cr
-Varanasi Azamgarh NH233, 4-lane Package-2 ~ Rs 3191 Cr
-Sultanpur Varanasi NH56, 4-lane Package-1 ~ Rs 2935 Cr
-6-lane Bridge on Karmnaasa River NH19 ~ Rs 2143 Cr
-Varanasi Hanumana NH35, 4-lane Package-1 ~ Rs 1248 Cr
-HPCL’s LPG Bottling Plant ~ Rs 218 Cr
-NTPC 600TPD Waste to Coal Plant ~ Rs 200 Cr
Shilanyas:
-Varanasi Kolkata Expressway, 6-lane Package-1 ~ Rs 1317 Cr
-BHEL Rail Manufacturing Plant ~ Rs 1149 Cr
-NIFT Varanasi ~ Rs 432 Cr
-New Medical College in Pandeypur, Varanasi ~ Rs 368 Cr
-National Centre for Ageing, BHU ~ Rs 147 Cr
Such groundbreaking investment plans would create employment opportunities and drive economic development in the region. Establishing the rail component plant aligns with the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, which promotes domestic manufacturing and reduces import dependency in critical sectors such as railways.
CM Yogi Adityanath visited Varanasi to look into the preparations ahead of PM Modi’s Varanasi visit from February 22-25, 2024.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inspects the venue of PM Narendra Modi's public rally in Karkhiyaon, Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/E1bcdMcox8
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 13, 2024
Implications for Vande Bharat Trains:
The BHEL rail component plant in Varanasi holds immense significance for the indigenous manufacturing of Vande Bharat trains, a flagship project of the Indian Railways. By manufacturing vital components locally, the plant will contribute to the localization of production, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the efficiency of Vande Bharat trains.
This strategic move strengthens India’s self-reliance in the rail sector. It augments the country’s capabilities to export railway components to global markets, positioning India as a critical player in the worldwide rail industry.
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Multi-Faceted Development in Varanasi:
The inauguration of BHEL’s rail component plant is part of a larger development agenda for Varanasi envisioned by Prime Minister Modi. During his visit on 23 February, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate several other vital projects, including Banas Dairy’s Amul Plant, Sigra Sports Stadium Phase-1, Waste to Coal Plant in Ramana, Varanasi-Aurangabad 6-lane Corridor, and the Redevelopment of Sant Ravidas Mandir.
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PM Modi to inaugurate multiple projects on 23 February:
🔸Banas Dairy’s Amul Plant
🔸Sigra Sports Stadium Phase-1
🔸Waste to Coal Plant in Ramana
🔸Varanasi-Aurangabad 6-lane Corridor
🔸Redevelopment of Sant Ravidas Mandir pic.twitter.com/ijcR3xzxRQ— The Uttar Pradesh Index (@theupindex) February 13, 2024
These initiatives signify infrastructural development and reflect the government’s commitment to holistic development across various sectors in Varanasi, elevating the city’s status as a modern and vibrant urban center.
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Establishing BHEL’s rail component plant in Karkhiyaon, Varanasi, marks a significant milestone in the city’s journey towards becoming a key industrial and economic hub in Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Varanasi as a center of industrial excellence is poised to materialize with the inauguration of this monumental project, which will bolster indigenous manufacturing capabilities, drive economic growth, and create employment opportunities in the region.
