PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan during the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan’ program, which he addressed via video conferencing.

The projects cover vital sectors such as roads, railways, solar energy, power transmission, drinking water, and petroleum & natural gas.

The event marked the inauguration of several national highway projects totaling more than Rs 5000 crores, aimed at improving connectivity in the region. Additionally, eight railway projects worth around Rs 2300 crores were dedicated to the nation, focusing on electrification and modernization of rail infrastructure. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for solar projects worth approximately Rs 5300 crores and power transmission projects exceeding Rs 2100 crores.

The Prime Minister thanked the people of Rajasthan for their participation in the program and praised Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for utilizing technology to engage all beneficiaries. He highlighted Rajasthan’s significance, recalling the recent visit of French President, Emmanuel Macron, and the positive reception received nationally and internationally.

PM Modi stressed the importance of developing a vibrant Rajasthan for a prosperous India, emphasizing rapid progress in crucial sectors like rail, road, electricity, and water. He mentioned the record allocation of Rs 11 lakh crores in the Union Budget for infrastructure development, indicating the government’s strong commitment to strengthening the nation’s infrastructure.

The event showcased government initiatives to provide clean drinking water through the Jal Jeevan Mission and meet the LPG needs with the inauguration of Indian Oil’s LPG bottling plant in Jodhpur.