PM Modi launches development projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth around four thousand 900 crore rupees at Amreli in Gujarat yesterday. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to water conservation. He said that Gujarat has witnessed a massive transformation and multifaceted development during the BJP-led government, which brought water to the arid regions of Saurashtra, leading to the prosperity of farmers. 

Mr Modi highlighted various initiatives of the government, including the Sauni Yojana, which proved to be a game changer in the Saurashtra region. He said the projects launched today will significantly benefit the citizens of Saurashtra, Kutch, Junagadh, Porbandar,



Kachchh, and Botad districts of the state. He mentioned that the Navda to Chavand bulk pipeline will provide an additional 28 crore litres of water to approximately 67 lakh beneficiaries across more than 1,200 villages in the Botad, Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, and Porbandar districts. He also lauded the extensive water conservation efforts being carried out by eminent industrialist Savji Bhai Dhalakia.

Mr Modi also inaugurated Bharat Mata Sarovar in Dhudhala village of Amreli district which is a joint venture by Dholakia Foundation and the Government of Gujarat on the PPP model. Our correspondent reports that the projects that were launched today are related to rail, road, water supply and tourism.