VARANASI KYOTO INITIATIVE
VAKYO connects the heritage cultural cities of Varanasi and Kyoto through the India-Japan Global Partnership to derive inspiration from Kyoto towards the development of Varanasi as a Smart Heritage City.
Varanasi-Kyoto Partnership Agreement was signed in the presence of Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and Hon. Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Shinzo Abe on 30 Aug, 2014.