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GANDHINAGAR, SEPT 16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects of railways, road, power, housing and finance sectors worth more than Rs 8,000 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Monday.
The first 100 days of our third term have brought impactful development for all. Today, several projects shaping the vision of Viksit Bharat are being launched from Ahmedabad.https://t.co/wJ9pWku2oI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2024
Earlier in the day, Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. He also flagged off several Vande Bharat trains on routes – Nagpur to Secunderabad, Kolhapur to Pune, Agra Cantt to Banaras, Durg to Visakhapatnam, Pune to Hubballi, and the first 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi. Further, he launched the Single Window IT System (SWITS) of International Financial Services Centres Authority.
- Inaugurates Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj
- Flags off six Vande Bharat trains
- Sanctions more than 30,000 houses under the PM Awas Yojana – Gramin
- Launches Single Window IT System (SWITS) of International Financial Services Centres Authority
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted the auspicious occasions of Ganpati Mahotsav and Milad-un-Nabi and various festivals being celebrated all around the country. Shri Modi said that during this time of festivities, India’s festival of development is also underway with projects in the sectors of rail, road and metro worth around Rs 8,500 crore inaugurated and foundation stones laid. Terming the inauguration of Namo Bharat Raid Rail as a new star studded in Gujarat’s honour, the Prime Minister said that it will prove to be a new milestone in India’s urban connectivity.
Modi noted that thousands of families are entering into their new homes today while the first installment for thousands of other families has also been released. He said with belief that these families would spend the upcoming festive period of Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, Dhanteras, Diwali in their new homes with the same fervor. “I wish you an auspicious Grih Pravesh ”, PM Modi said. He congratulated the people of Gujarat and India for the development projects of today, especially the women who have now become homeowners.
“This is my first visit to Gujarat after taking charge as the Prime Minister for the third time”, PM Modi said.
He said that he dedicated the first 100 days towards formulating policies and taking decisions towards public welfare and national interest.
The Prime Minister emphasized that work on projects worth more than Rs 15 lakh Crore have been started in the last 100 days. Recalling the big decision taken regarding the health of the poor and the middle class a few days ago, the Prime Minister reminded of his promise of providing free treatment worth Rs 5 lakh to all elderly people above 70 years of age. He said that the sons and daughters of the middle class will not have to worry about the treatment of their parents.
Inaugurated Phase-II of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project and on the way to today’s programme with energetic youngsters. pic.twitter.com/59sGNf7kdd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2024
He further added that he traveled by metro to Gift City station prior to this event. He remarked that many people shared their experiences during the metro ride and everyone was happy with the expansion of Ahmedabad Metro. He further added that within the last 100 days, decisions related to the expansion of the metro have been taken in many cities across the country.
People cheer in excitement as the Bhuj-Ahmedabad #NamoBharatRapidRail arrives at the Halvad station!#RapidRail#VandeBharatExpress#RailInfra4Gujarat pic.twitter.com/LiGMue56iM
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) September 16, 2024
Citing it as a special day for Gujarat today, Shri Modi highlighted that Namo Bharat Rapid rail had begun its operations between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. He added that Namo Bharat Rapid Rail would be very convenient to the middle class families who travel from one city to another in the country every day and would greatly benefit those involved in jobs, business and education.
Addressing the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor's Meet in Gandhinagar.https://t.co/WvFwcsHeuj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2024
Highlighting that the people of Gujarat understand the value of time, the Prime Minister exclaimed the current time period was the Golden Period or the Amrit Kaal of India. He exhorted the people to make India developed in the next 25 years and Gujarat had a very big role to play in this. Shri Modi expressed happiness that Gujarat was becoming a very big hub of manufacturing today and was one of the most well connected states of India. Expressing hope, Modi declared that the day was not far when Gujarat would give India its first Made-in-India Transport Aircraft C-295. He lauded Gujarat’s lead in the Semiconductor Mission as unprecedented.
“Everyone in the world welcomes India and Indians with open arms. Everyone wants to have good relations with India. People of the world look towards India for solutions in times of crisis”, the Prime Minister emphasized.
The Prime Minister emphasized that India is on the path to development and is capable of facing such negative forces boldly. “India has no time to lose now. We have to increase India’s credibility of India and provide every Indian a life of dignity”, the Prime Minister said, underlining that Gujarat will emerge as a leader in this too. Our every resolution will be fulfilled with the efforts of all of us. “All our resolutions will be fulfilled with Sabka Prayas”, Modi concluded.
Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel were present on the occasion among others.
