What projects will PM Modi inaugurate during his three-state tour?

New Delhi, June 20 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to commence a significant two-day tour encompassing Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh starting Friday. This visit aims to unveil numerous projects and participate in a large-scale yoga event in celebration of the International Day of Yoga.

On Friday, PM Modi will arrive in Siwan, Bihar, where he will lay the groundwork and launch several development initiatives around noon, followed by an address to the attendees. Later, he will head to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to preside over a state-level event celebrating the first anniversary of the Odisha government at approximately 4:15 p.m. Here, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for various projects totaling over Rs 18,600 crore.

On June 21, the Prime Minister will engage in the International Yoga Day Mass Yoga Demonstration at around 6:30 a.m. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where he will also address participants.

In a post on X, PM Modi shared, "In the coming two days, I will be attending programs in Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, covering a wide spectrum of sectors."

A government press release stated that during his visit to Bihar, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line project valued at over Rs 400 crore and flag off a new train service on this route. Furthermore, he will launch the Vande Bharat Express service connecting Patliputra and Gorakhpur, enhancing connectivity in North Bihar. Additionally, he will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive manufactured at the Marhowra Plant for export to the Republic of Guinea, marking a significant milestone as the first export locomotive from this facility, featuring advanced technology.

In alignment with his commitment to the conservation of the Ganga River, the Prime Minister will inaugurate six Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange initiative, amounting to over Rs 1,800 crore, addressing local needs.

Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for water supply, sanitation, and STPs totaling over Rs 3,000 crore in various towns across Bihar, aiming to provide residents with clean and safe drinking water.

To enhance power infrastructure, he will establish a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bihar, which will be installed at 15 grid substations, enabling savings on electricity costs for consumers.

The Prime Minister will also initiate the first installment to over 53,600 beneficiaries of the PMAY U scheme in Bihar, marking the Grih Pravesh Ceremony for more than 6,600 completed houses.

Subsequently, PM Modi will travel to Odisha, where he will lead a state-level function in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the completion of one year of the Odisha government.

He will inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects exceeding Rs 18,600 crore, covering essential sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, health infrastructure, and transportation.

Additionally, he will flag off new train services that will connect the Boudh district to the national railway network for the first time.

In a move supporting clean energy, he will inaugurate 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) initiative, promoting sustainable urban mobility.

PM Modi will also unveil the Odisha Vision Document, which aims to outline a roadmap for inclusive growth as Odisha approaches its centenary as India's first linguistic state.

As a tribute to prominent Odias, he will launch the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' to honor their contributions through cultural memorials.

To celebrate the Lakhpati Didis initiative, PM Modi will honor women achievers from across the state.

On the International Yoga Day, he will lead celebrations in Andhra Pradesh, participating in a Common Yoga Protocol session alongside nearly five lakh participants on the beachfront of Visakhapatnam.

Media reports indicate that Yoga Sangam events will occur simultaneously at over 3.5 lakh locations throughout India, featuring special contests like Yoga with Family and youth initiatives.

The theme this year, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” emphasizes the link between human health and planetary well-being, reflecting India’s philosophy of collective wellness.

Since the inception of the International Day of Yoga in 2015, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted India's proposal, PM Modi has led celebrations from various notable locations, including New Delhi and New York.