Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26 inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a slew of development projects in Dahod, Gujarat, collectively valued at Rs 24,000 crore.
The projects include key railway infrastructure and multiple initiatives under the Gujarat Government’s development agenda.
Among the major announcements, PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Veraval and Ahmedabad, along with an express train linking Valsad and Dahod. The launch is seen as a significant boost to regional rail connectivity.
On arriving at the venue, he was greeted by a massive, enthusiastic crowd waving the national Tricolour and cheering as he addressed the gathering. Reflecting on his journey since taking the top office, PM Modi recalled the day he assumed the role of Prime Minister for the first time on May 26, 2014.
“In these years, I dedicated myself to the nation. Decades-old shackles have been broken. The country has made decisions that were unimaginable and unprecedented. The country has progressed in every sector,” he said, addressing the large crowd.
Speaking of India’s ongoing push toward self-reliance, PM Modi said, “Today, we 140 crore countrymen are working tirelessly to make our country a Viksit Bharat. The demand of the present time is that everything needed for the country’s progress should be made within India.”
“India is rapidly advancing in the world of manufacturing. Whether it is producing goods for domestic needs or exporting products made in India to various countries around the world, this growth is continuous,” he said.
PM Modi also highlighted the country’s achievements in technology and said, “Today, India not only makes the necessary technology for rail and metro for itself but also exports it. Our Dahod is a living example of this.”