In pics: From Ro-Ro to Rudraksh, PM Modi launches big-ticket projects in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits after inaugurating the International Cooperation and Convention Centre Rudraksh, in Varanasi, Thursday, July 15, 2021. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Varanasi. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd during his Varanasi visit. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering at the inauguration of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre Rudraksh, in Varanasi. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Singh)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Maternal and Child Health Wing at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

The 100-bed maternal & child health wing at Banaras Hindu University is another one of the important development projects in Varanasi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be seen interacting with the doctors during his visit to the wing. (Photo credit: BCCL)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre Rudraksh, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated with a memento of Rudraksha Convention Centre by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during the inauguration ceremony of Rudraksha Convention Centre, in Varanasi. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

A person from the crowd cheers for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Phot credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sits with other ministers during the photo session. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurates the International Cooperation and Convention Centre Rudraksh, in Varanasi. (Photo credit: BCCL/Sanjay Gupta)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be seen greeting the audience and viewers during the foundation stone laying ceremony being conducted in Varanasi. (Photo credit: BCCL)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is received by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel as he arrives at the Varanasi airport. (Photo credit: BCCL)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as they are about to start with the inauguration of various developmental projects. (Photo credit: BCCL)