Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works worth around ₹2,200 crore in his pa

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PM Modi Inaugurates ₹2,200 Cr Development Projects in Varanasi, Releases ₹20,500 Cr for Farmers

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PM Modi inaugurated ₹2,200 crore of Varanasi development projects. He released the PM-Kisan’s 20th installment, transferring over ₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers. Key projects include infrastructure, education, healthcare, and tourism upgrades. He also announced farmer-focused initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana.

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PM Modi Inaugurates ₹2,200 Cr Development Projects in Varanasi, Releases ₹20,500 Cr for Farmers

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Union Budget 2024: ₹1.52 lakh cr for agriculture in FY25

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