New Delhi, Feb 28 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday to initiate the foundation laying for a series of development schemes valued at over Rs 16,680 crore.

During this visit, the Prime Minister will also speak at a public assembly.

The projects encompass vital areas such as urban development, drinking water supply, road infrastructure, irrigation, energy, and industrial advancement, with the goal of enhancing Rajasthan’s economic growth and elevating the standard of living.

In a significant move towards bolstering preventive healthcare and supporting women's health, the Prime Minister will kick off a national campaign for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for girls aged 14 and older to combat cervical cancer.

This initiative aims to lower the rate of cervical cancer, which is among the leading cancer-related health issues for women, representing a crucial step toward ensuring long-term health for girls and women nationwide.

To improve road infrastructure and connectivity, the Prime Minister will inaugurate several National Highway projects, including the four-lane Greenfield Expressway connecting Bandikui to Jaipur, the six-lane access-controlled green highway (Package 7) of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor, and the eight-lane carriageway (Package 14) of the Delhi-Vadodara Access Controlled Greenfield Expressway.

Furthermore, he will lay the groundwork for a four-lane elevated road in Jodhpur and the Malbamori–Mangrol–Baran State Highway in Baran district.

In keeping with the government's promise to provide safe and clean drinking water, the Prime Minister will initiate the foundation for four packages of the Nonera Major Drinking Water Project and five packages of the Parwan Akawad Major Drinking Water Project, aimed at securing a steady water supply in numerous districts of Rajasthan.

To further advance renewable energy transmission and ensure efficient evacuation from Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), the Prime Minister will inaugurate essential transmission systems. Additionally, he will lay the foundation stone for five 220 kV grid substations, two 400 kV grid substations, and associated transmission lines to fortify the state’s power infrastructure and support clean energy growth.

Continuing the focus on youth empowerment and job creation, Prime Minister Modi will distribute over 21,800 appointment letters to newly appointed youth across various government departments and organizations in Rajasthan.