Varanasi To Shift All Meat And Fish Shops Outside City Limits, Civic Body Approves Plan

Published 7 June 2026 · local

Varanasi To Shift All Meat And Fish Shops Outside City Limits, Civic Body Approves Plan Curated By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 18:53 IST Varanasi

Varanasi To Shift All Meat And Fish Shops Outside City Limits, Civic Body Approves Plan Curated By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 18:53 IST Varanasi Municipal Corporation approves shifting all city meat and fish shops to designated outskirts zones to improve sanitation. Varanasi Municipal Corporation moves to relocate meat, fish markets in phased manner. (Image: ANI) The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has approved a proposal to relocate all meat and fish shops operating within the city to designated locations on its outskirts, citing efforts to keep the city organised and clean. The decision was taken during a House meeting chaired by Varanasi Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari.

According to municipal officials, the roadmap for the relocation has been finalised and the first phase of implementation is expected to begin in the coming days. Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal informed the House that five locations have been identified for the initial phase of the project. These sites have been selected near the city’s outer boundaries to minimise inconvenience to residents while ensuring regulated commercial activity. Under the plan, meat and fish shops currently functioning within the city limits will be shifted to designated zones in Ramnagar, Sujabad, Ganeshpur, Awaleshpur and Shivpur. Officials said the move is aimed at improving urban management, sanitation and traffic conditions in the city.

The civic body believes relocating such establishments to organised clusters outside densely populated areas will help maintain cleanliness and streamline municipal services. The proposal is expected to affect hundreds of businesses operating within the city, though municipal authorities have not yet announced a timeline for the complete relocation process. Further details regarding the implementation strategy, infrastructure at the new sites and arrangements for affected shop owners are expected to be released in the coming days. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.

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