PM Modi's Visit to Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh for Infrastructure Initiatives
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to inaugurate key development projects and participate in various programs, underscoring his commitment to infrastructure and social welfare.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi's visit emphasizes infrastructure development.
- Foundation stone for Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre laid.
- Inauguration of significant projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore.
- Launch of City Gas Distribution project and new railway initiatives.
- Focus on education with the dedication of PM SHRI Schools.
New Delhi, March 30 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to travel to Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh today, where he will engage in a variety of events and launch several significant development projects.
The visit will start in Nagpur and will later proceed to Bilaspur.
In a post on the social media platform X yesterday, PM Modi stated, "I will be in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh tomorrow, March 30, to attend various programmes. Upon my arrival in Nagpur, I will visit Smruti Mandir and then head to Deekshabhoomi. Following this, I will lay the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur and have the chance to tour the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited ammunition facility."
The Prime Minister's day will kick off in Nagpur at 9 a.m. with a visit to Smruti Mandir, followed by a trip to Deekshabhoomi, a key Buddhist site where B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, embraced Buddhism in 1956.
At 10 a.m., PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, which is an extension of the Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute and Research Centre. This new establishment will include 250 beds, 14 outpatient departments, and 14 modular operation theatres, with the goal of delivering world-class eye care.
At 12:30 p.m., he will inaugurate a loitering munition testing range and an airstrip for Unarmed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited ammunition facility in Nagpur.
In Bilaspur, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate development projects valued at over Rs 33,700 crore in sectors such as power, oil and gas, rail, road, education, and housing.
PM Modi will launch the NTPC's Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III (valued at Rs 9,790 crore) and commence work on the Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company's first Super Critical Thermal Power Project (valued at Rs 15,800 crore).
He will also inaugurate three POWERGRID transmission projects worth Rs 560 crore.
To enhance energy infrastructure, he will introduce the City Gas Distribution project of BPCL, encompassing several districts, along with the Visakh-Raipur Pipeline Project by HPCL, valued at Rs 2,210 crore.
The visit will also feature railway and road initiatives, including the launch of seven railway projects (spanning 108 km) and the dedication of three completed projects (covering 111 km).
Additionally, he will flag off a MEMU train in the Abhanpur-Raipur corridor.
In line with educational advancements, PM Modi will dedicate 130 PM SHRI Schools and a Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Raipur.
He will also distribute keys to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin.
This visit highlights the government's dedication to infrastructure growth and social welfare.
