In Pictures: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Rudraksh in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an international cooperation and convention centre, 'Rudraksh', in Varanasi on July 15. The place will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of the ancient city of Kashi. Credit: Facebook/@narendramodi

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the International Cooperation and Convention Centre - Rudraksh, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath are also seen. Credit: PIB Photo

Constructed with Japanese assistance, the state-of-the-art centre will make Varanasi an attractive destination for conferences, thus drawing more tourists and business community to the city. Credit: Facebook/@narendramodi

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 'Rudraksh' was an amalgam of Kashi's ancient heritage as well as its modern outlook. Credit: PIB Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen planting a sapling at the inauguration of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre - Rudraksh, in Varanasi. Credit: PIB Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the audience during the inauguration of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre - Rudraksh, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Credit: PIB Photo

The centre is ideal for holding international conferences, exhibitions and music concerts and other events and the gallery is done up with murals depicting Varanasi's art, culture and music. The two-storied convention centre has been built in Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people. Credit: Facebook/@narendramodi