Varanasi, July 19 -- A "Sustainable Cities Challenge" program was organized here on Sunday with the aim of developing effective solutions for crowd management and sustainable mobility while preserving the historical and ancient character of Kashi.
The chief guest at the program was Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A K Sharma.
In his address, Mr. Sharma said that Kashi is one of the world's oldest vibrant cities, with a cultural, spiritual, and historical identity unparalleled throughout the world.
It is everyone's collective responsibility to preserve this glorious heritage while providing modern and improved facilities to citizens, devotees, and tourists.
He said that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi became a Membe...