Chief Secretary, Alok Ranjan has issued directions for preparing detailed Master plan

Chief Secretary, Alok Ranjan has issued directions for preparing detailed Master plan for development of Varanasi city immediately and to finalize it in next six months. 

“Provision of clean drinking water, better transport facility to the citizens, and beautification of the city should be implemented on priority”, Ranjan told officials here on Saturday. The Chief Secretary was chairing a meeting on rejuvenation of Varanasi city. He said that city Master plan should include a holistic action plan for development of main parts of City, like Ram Nagar, Baabatpur, Mughalsarai, Cholapur, etc. This Master Plan should have provision of ultra-modern public utilities and all necessary facilities, which could cater to the needs of the city for next 50 years. 

He said that keeping in view the religious, historical and spiritual importance of Varanasi, beautification of Ganga river banks (Ghats) and restoration of historical buildings should also be well planned. He said that City Mobility Plan should be made to provide better and convenient transportation facility to citizens and the city could add to its international fame and image.           

Ranjan said that plan should also include public bicycling and footpaths for use of tourists. He said that parks and gardens of the city should be green and full of flowers. He added, “Ancient wells and ponds of Varanasi should be restored and beautified, retaining their historical character”. He said pending petitions, which were impeding the city development, should be pursued and stay orders got vacated from Hon’ble courts effectively, so as to enable smooth development in the city.  The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Housing, Sadakant, Divisional Commissioner, Mirzapur, R M Srivastava, and other senior officers including District Magistrate of Varanasi, Pranjal Yadav.