Category: Development & Infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from today, where he will launch and lay the foundation stone of several development projects costing more than Rs 5,400 crore. These projects include schemes related to urban development, energy, road and railways. PM Modi will reach Ahmedabad at around 4:30 pm today. Once he reaches Ahmedabad, the visit will kick off with a 3-km-long roadshow stretching from Naroda to Nikol. During this, a large number of people will give a grand welcome to PM Modi on both sides of the road. Let us tell you that a total of 12 stages have been built for the road show, on which cultural programs will be held. After the road show, he will rest for the night at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. On August 26, at around 10:30 am, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the indigenous production of hybrid battery electrodes in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. Apart from this, he will launch the export of battery electric vehicles and will also address a public meeting. Will inaugurate the project for expanding the road into six lanes. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of the project to expand the SP Ring Road from four lanes to six lanes, estimated to cost Rs 1,500 crore. According to sources, this six-lane controlled-entry expressway will be constructed in two phases and will be implemented under the hybrid annuity model. Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi will launch projects related to rainwater drainage in Shela, Manipur, Godhavi, Sanathal and Telav areas of Ahmedabad. At the same time, water distribution centers will be set up in Chandkheda and Naranpura. An investment of about Rs 110 crore and Rs 50 crore will be made on these schemes respectively. Will visit Maruti Suzuki plant On August 26, the second day of his Gujarat tour, PM Modi will visit Hansalpur in Ahmedabad district to review the Maruti Suzuki plant. The visit will mark the launch of the company’s new electric vehicle unit and the commencement of production for its first electric SUV. Then after this program, the Prime Minister will leave for Delhi. State Health Minister Rishikesh Patel said that these initiatives will accelerate growth in urban development, railways, roads, power and industry sectors. It will also improve infrastructure and connectivity and open up new economic opportunities in Gujarat. PM Modi’s response to US President Trump’s remarks On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while responding to US President Donald Trump’s remarks, said in Bengaluru that India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. He said that the country has moved up from the 10th position to the top 5 and will soon be among the top 3. During a program in Bengaluru, PM Modi responded to this by saying that the country is progressing rapidly and its flag is flying high in the sky. President Trump had termed India and Russia as weak economies along with imposing 25 percent duty on India on July 31.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally open three metro projects in Kolkata on 22nd August. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared this information on Twitter on Thursday. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar posted that this metro project is a “historic gift” for Bengal before Durga Puja. It is also being said that these also include an important section of India’s first underwater metro. At present, Kolkata Metro’s Green Line operates in two separate stretches—one between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade, and the other from Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector 5. The newly added route will greatly benefit the thousands of daily commuters heading to the IT hub in Sector 5. Because the Green Line connects to the Blue Line at Esplanade and also connects Howrah and Sealdah railway stations. Now the airport will also be connected to this route, which will provide a lot of convenience to the passengers. Let us tell you that this inauguration ceremony will be held at Jessore Road Metro Station of the Yellow Line. Along with the new metro projects, Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate the new subway built at Howrah Metro Station. Mamata Banerjee will stay away from the program There is news that Mamata Banerjee will not attend PM Modi’s West Bengal program. It is being said that she will not share the stage with PM Modi. This information was given by a top official of the state government. Mamata Banerjee’s party, TMC, also said that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the allegations of alleged harassment and linguistic discrimination against migrants from Bengal in BJP-ruled states. The official said that in such an environment, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not want to share the stage with the officials of the Central Government. An official even alleged that these projects were planned by Mamata Banerjee during her tenure as Railway Minister. But after slow progress for a long time, now BJP is inaugurating them to take electoral credit. Actually, assembly elections are going to be held in West Bengal, and BJP has been trying its best to gain a foothold in Bengal since the last two elections. But despite all the efforts, Mamata Banerjee’s TMC continues to remain in power.

New Delhi: India’s two engineering wonders, the Vande Bharat Express and the Chenab Bridge, are holding the world in awe at the currently ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, where the Indian Pavilion is attracting sizeable traffic and universal admiration, particularly among Japanese visitors. Hosted on Yumeshima, an artificial futuristic island off Osaka’s shores, the World Expo was opened to the world on April 13 and will conclude on October 13, with millions from around the globe visiting. Among the several global exhibits, India’s Indian Railways exhibit has become a focal point, showcasing India’s leap forward in infrastructure, technology, and sustainable development. Stealing the show at its center is the Chenab Bridge, the highest railway bridge in the world, elegantly curving itself over the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir. Standing alongside are the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge constructed in the difficult Himalayan landscape, and the streamlined Vande Bharat Express, renowned for its high speed, energy efficiency, and high-tech passenger facilities. The display also features innovations in electric locomotives, highlighting Indian Railways’ drive towards green and sustainable transport. Japanese guests, with their own high-speed rail culture, have been especially interested, lingering around interactive digital screens and live presentations mapping the evolution of one of the world’s largest rail networks. What is remarkable to many is not only the size and scope of India’s railway initiatives but also the strong emphasis on sustainability, safety, and accessibility. The Indian Railways part falls in perfectly with the Expo 2025 theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and its three pillars: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives. With immersive experiences, compelling narratives, and innovative visuals, India is not just demonstrating its engineering capabilities but also its vision for a networked, sustainable tomorrow, where tradition and innovation come together and infrastructure supports people and planet.

Katra: To take connectivity and infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir to new heights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several important development projects at the Shrine Board and 39 Sports Stadium, Katra. The highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge – the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, a wonderful example of India’s engineering capability. Along with this, the Prime Minister also inaugurated India’s first railway cable-stayed bridge, Anji Khad Bridge. A four-lane flyover at the Bemina Junction bypass on NH-44 in Srinagar and Sangram Chowk (NH-01) was also inaugurated to ease urban traffic. The projects for which PM Modi laid the foundation stone include: The PM dedicated to the nation the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, which fully connects the Kashmir Valley with the Indian Railways network. On this historic occasion, the PM flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains: These projects will boost tourism, ease traffic, strengthen trade, and provide better healthcare and connectivity to the people. This event is a strong step towards a “Developed India”.