August 5, 2026 8:47 PM
Where heritage meets modern mobility: How the Ganga Elevated Corridor will transform Varanasi
Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and India's spiritual capital, is set for a major infrastructure transformation with the construction of a 46.039-km six-lane Greenfield Ganga Elevated Corridor. Approved by the Union Cabinet on July 15, 2026 at an estimated cost of ₹14,447.64 crore, the project aims to modernise urban mobility while preserving the city's cultural and spiritual heritage. Welcoming more than 15 crore pilgrims and tourists annually, Varanasi has ...