In December 2021, who inaugurated the rejuvenated and transformed Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham?

The correct answer is Narendra Modi.

Key Points

• PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh from 13 December 2021.
• He inaugurated the rejuvenated and transformed Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham.
• Phase 1 of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham has been constructed at a cost of around 339 crore rupees. 
• The 20-25 feet wide corridor will connect Lalita Ghat on Ganges to the Mandir Chowk in the temple premises.

Important Points

• The project is spread over a massive area of 5 lakh square feet.
• The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in March 2019.
• A total of 23 buildings were inaugurated in phase 1 of the project.
• A variety of facilities including Yatri Suvidha Kendras, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Vedic Kendra, City Museum, Viewing Gallery, Food Court etc are made available for the pilgrims visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
• The project is designed to provide easy access for the disabled and old age people with provision of ramps, escalators and other facilities.

Additional Information

• Uttar Pradesh:
  • Number of Districts - 75.
  • Lok Sabha seats - 80.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 31.
  • State Animal - Barasingha.
  • State Bird - Sarus crane.
  • National Park - Dudhwa National Park.
  • Dams - Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam (Rihand River).
  • Registered GI - Varanasi Glass Beads, Lucknow Chikan Craft, Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri, Banaras Brocades and Saris.