Saturday, November 16, 2024 Namo Ghat, officially inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during the Dev Deepawali celebrations on Friday, spans over 1.5 kilometers along the Ganga River. Situated downstream between Bhaisashur Ghat (Rajghat) and Adikeshav Ghat, this remarkable project was developed at a cost of ₹76 crore.
Designed to blend faith, tourism, and economic opportunities, the ghat is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance visitors’ experience of the renowned Subah-e-Banaras. As a first for Varanasi, the ghat includes a helipad, making it accessible via water, land, and air. Additional features include a floating CNG station, an open-air theatre, pools, a floating jetty with bathing zones, and modern changing rooms.
This world-class destination has been thoughtfully crafted to provide visitors with a serene and divine experience while boosting the city’s cultural and tourism appeal. Kaushal Raj Sharma, the divisional commissioner and chairman of Varanasi Smart City Limited, highlighted that the redevelopment of Namo Ghat was guided by the Make in India initiative, showcasing the expertise of local artisans. Future plans for the ghat include introducing water adventure sports and heli-tourism, further enhancing its appeal.
The name “Namo Ghat” stems from the installation of three grand Namaste statues and is also popularly associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nickname, “NaMo.” In the first phase of development, the ghat .