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Finance commission reviews devpt works in Varanasi
Varanasi: A 15-member delegation of the 16th Central Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, visited Varanasi on Thursday.
Upon arrival at Babatpur Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, they were welcomed by commissioner S Rajalingam, police commissioner Mohit Agarwal, and district magistrate Satyendra Kumar.
Subsequently, the delegation visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. After performing rituals at the temple, they received information about the corridor construction from authorities concerned. The chairman and members distributed material to the elderly at the Mumukshu Bhavan in the corridor area.
The Central Finance Commission members visited the Banarasi Silk Centre, Panaya to learn in detail about the process of making Banarasi sarees.
They observed the weaving of Banarasi sarees, stoles, rugs and other items on handlooms and interacted with artisans. They were shown various silk garments made on handlooms, including Banarasi sarees and ladies' suits.
The delegation was impressed by the zari work on sarees made 250 years ago. Based on the suggestions from the chairman and members, manager of the Banarasi Silk Centre spoke about plans to establish a museum in Varanasi to display these ancient garments.
The members also visited Rasulpur village in the Pindra development block to review the development work. During the inspection, the chairman and members inspected the Amrit Sarovar and the village secretariat. They interacted with the village head and residents to learn about the projects funded by the finance commission. Discussions were held on important tasks related to solid waste management, waste disposal and plastic waste management.
The DM provided detailed information about the significance of Amrit Sarovars. The chairman and members also planted saplings by the Amrit Sarovar to convey an environmental message. They then inspected the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, reviewing new facilities like volleyball, badminton, basketball, swimming pool, tennis courts and athletics track.
They expressed satisfaction with the work done at Rasulpur village and the sports stadium.
The members also visited Namo Ghat and the Vishwanath Temple on the campus of Banaras Hindu University.
Varanasi: A 15-member delegation of the 16th Central Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, visited Varanasi on Thursday.
Upon arrival at Babatpur Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, they were welcomed by commissioner S Rajalingam, police commissioner Mohit Agarwal, and district magistrate Satyendra Kumar.
Subsequently, the delegation visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. After performing rituals at the temple, they received information about the corridor construction from authorities concerned. The chairman and members distributed material to the elderly at the Mumukshu Bhavan in the corridor area.
The Central Finance Commission members visited the Banarasi Silk Centre, Panaya to learn in detail about the process of making Banarasi sarees.
They observed the weaving of Banarasi sarees, stoles, rugs and other items on handlooms and interacted with artisans. They were shown various silk garments made on handlooms, including Banarasi sarees and ladies' suits.
The delegation was impressed by the zari work on sarees made 250 years ago. Based on the suggestions from the chairman and members, manager of the Banarasi Silk Centre spoke about plans to establish a museum in Varanasi to display these ancient garments.
The members also visited Rasulpur village in the Pindra development block to review the development work. During the inspection, the chairman and members inspected the Amrit Sarovar and the village secretariat. They interacted with the village head and residents to learn about the projects funded by the finance commission. Discussions were held on important tasks related to solid waste management, waste disposal and plastic waste management.
The DM provided detailed information about the significance of Amrit Sarovars. The chairman and members also planted saplings by the Amrit Sarovar to convey an environmental message. They then inspected the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, reviewing new facilities like volleyball, badminton, basketball, swimming pool, tennis courts and athletics track.
They expressed satisfaction with the work done at Rasulpur village and the sports stadium. The members also visited Namo Ghat and the Vishwanath Temple on the campus of Banaras Hindu University.
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