The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has officially approved a proposal to relocate all meat and fish shops from within the city to designated areas on the outskirts. This decision, made during a House meeting chaired by Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari, aims to enhance the organization and cleanliness of the city. Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal announced that a roadmap for the relocation has been finalized, with the first phase of implementation expected to commence shortly. Five specific locations have been identified for this initial phase, strategically placed near the city’s outer boundaries to minimize disruption to residents while facilitating regulated commercial activity. The designated areas for the meat and fish shops include Ramnagar, Sujabad, Ganeshpur, Awaleshpur, and Shivpur. The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve urban management, sanitation, and traffic conditions in Varanasi. Although this plan is projected to impact hundreds of local businesses, municipal authorities have yet to provide a comprehensive timeline for the entire relocation process. More information regarding the implementation strategy, infrastructure developments at the new sites, and support for affected shop owners will be announced in the near future.