PM Modi to visit Varanasi and Bhubaneswar on October 25, inaugurate key projects
PM Modi to visit Varanasi and Bhubaneswar on October 25, inaugurate key projects left Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha/ File PTI PTI - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Oct. 7, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi.
The event marks PM Modi completing 25 years as head of government in public office, tracing back to October 7, 2001, when he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. (narendramodi.in via PTI Photo)(PTI10_07_2026_000120B) PM Modi will also witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Sunday (October 25, 2026), during which he will witness the Air Force Day aerial display in Varanasi and inaugurate an RBI data centre and cyber security training institute in Bhubaneswar.
In Varanasi, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility, which marks an important step towards strengthening India's textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in the region, an official statement said. PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, praises overall development PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, praises overall development Uttar Pradesh is swiftly progressing towards becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy, says the Prime Minister PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, praises overall development storyline 1 Focusing on modern manufacturing practices, the facility will create meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women, and contribute to the region's economic progress, it said.
The inauguration also highlights Uttar Pradesh's growing role as a destination for industrial investment and manufacturing-led growth, it added. With a global customer base, it is a testament to how products manufactured in Varanasi will reach across the world, the statement said. Being a predominantly women-led initiative, it is a powerful symbol of women-led development, it added.
PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh, launch a slew of projects PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh, launch a slew of projects He will also participate in a Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, and dedicate the Ganga Expressway to the nation at Hardoi PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh, launch a slew of projects storyline 1 Mr. Modi will also witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, which will commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
It will be held under the theme "Wings over Ganges". The aerial display will feature aircraft including the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, SU-30MKI and Rafale, along with transport aircraft. Aircraft from the Indian Navy and the Indian Army will also participate, showcasing jointness in operations. The IAF's premier display teams, including the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, will also participate in the event.
In Bhubaneswar, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the technological foundations of India's financial system, the statement said. ₹47,000 crore push for Odisha as PM Modi signals strong tribal outreach ₹47,000 crore push for Odisha as PM Modi signals strong tribal outreach PM lays foundation for ₹25,016 crore coal gasification unit, ₹700 crore of rail infrastructure; says eastern India is becoming the gateway to progress; President’s in-laws’ village to be fully powered by solar power ₹47,000 crore push for Odisha as PM Modi signals strong tribal outreach storyline 1 They have been designed to meet the bank's computing requirements and to provide a secure, resilient, scalable and future-ready computing ecosystem for the bank and the broader financial sector.
Four state-of-the-art data centres will host mission-critical payment and settlement systems, along with other flagship initiatives, the statement said. The facility has been certified to Uptime Institute Tier IV standard - the global benchmark for data centre infrastructure - placing it in the highest tier of operational resilience. It is among the largest Tier IV certified facilities in the banking, financial services, and insurance sector worldwide.
The cyber security training institute will boost capability building, providing a dedicated institutional platform for cybersecurity and enterprise-technology training, research, and sector-wide capability development, the statement said.
