Bhopal: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation development projects in sectors like road, rail, gas pipeline, housing and clean drinking water worth more than Rs 12,600 crore in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh today. Shri Modi performed ‘bhoomi poojan’ of ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan’ in Jabalpur in line with the 500th birth centenary celebrations of Rani Durgavati.
The projects include the inauguration of more than 1000 houses constructed under the Light House Project in Indore, laying the foundation stone of multiple Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Mandla, Jabalpur and Dindori districts and dedication of Jal Jeevan Mission project in Seoni district, laying the foundation stone and dedication of multiple projects worth more than Rs 4800 crore for improving road infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh, dedication of rail projects worth more than Rs 1850 crore, Vijaipur – Auraiyan- Phulpur Pipeline Project and a new bottling plant in Jabalpur, and laying the foundation stone of Nagpur Jabalpur section (317 km) of Mumbai Nagpur Jharsuguda Pipeline Project.
The Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion and paid floral tributes to the statue of Veerangana Rani Durgavati
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister bowed before the virtuous land of Maa Narmada and said that he is witnessing Jabalpur in a totally new form as the city is brimming with passion, enthusiasm and excitement which reflects the spirit of the city. The Prime Minister remarked that the entire nation is celebrating the 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati with fervour and enthusiasm. During the conclusion of the Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra, the Prime Minister informed that he had called to celebrate her Jayanti on the national level and today’s gathering signifies the same spirit. “We have gathered here to pay back our debts to the ancestors of India”, the Prime Minister said.
Youth will get jobs with advent of industries
Speaking about the project of today worth about 12,000 crores, the Prime Minister said that it will transform the lives of lakhs of people including farmers and the youth. “With the advent of new industries in the region, the youth will now find jobs here”, he added.
The Prime Minister underlined that providing a smoke-free environment in the kitchen for the mothers and sisters has been the top priority of the present government. Citing a research study, the Prime Minister informed that a smoke-emitting stove produces the equivalent of smoking 400 cigarettes in 24 hours. He also lamented the lack of effort from the previous government to provide a safe environment for women.
Speaking about the Ujjwala scheme, the Prime Minister recalled the difficulties in getting a gas connection earlier. He also highlighted the reduction in gas prices during the festive period of Raksha Bandhan by the present government which made gas cylinders cheaper by Rs 400 for Ujjwala beneficiaries.
Highlights
- PM performs bhoomi poojan of ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan’
- Releases commemorative coin and stamp on 500th birth anniversary of Rani Durgavati
- Inaugurates more than 1000 houses constructed under Light House Project in Indore
- Lays foundation stone of multiple Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Mandla, Jabalpur and Dindori districts and dedicates Jal Jeevan Mission project in Seoni district
- Lays foundation stone and dedicates multiple projects worth more than Rs 4800 crore for improving road infrastructure
- Dedicates rail projects worth more than Rs 1850 crore
- Dedicates Vijaipur – Auraiyan- Phulpur Pipeline Project
- Lays foundation stone of Nagpur Jabalpur section (317 km) of Mumbai Nagpur Jharsuguda Pipeline Project
- Dedicates new bottling plant in Jabalpur
