Widening of Dalmandi road in Varanasi
Next story · 22 JulUP Legislature monsoon session summoned for 11 August 2025
What happened
- The Cabinet approved widening and strengthening of Dalmandi road in Varanasi. [UP Cabinet]
Background
- Crowds of pilgrims cause jams at Maidagin, Godowlia and Nai Sadak; ₹2399.59 lakh was sanctioned on 31 March 2025. [UP Cabinet]
Why it matters
- Old city lanes near the Kashi Vishwanath area cannot handle current footfall.
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How to use this in Mains
- Old city lanes near the Kashi Vishwanath area cannot handle current footfall.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved widening and strengthening of Dalmandi road in Varanasi [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 22 July 2025 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: urban congestion in heritage cities.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Answer (b) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 22 July 2025 (Hindi PDF)
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