CM Patel to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth ₹358 crore in Banaskantha today
The CM will reach Suigam at 10 am to inaugurate a newly-constructed bus terminal, built at a cost of ₹1.83 crore, by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). He will also flag off 11 new buses, part of the first phase of 1,963 buses being introduced across the state.
Later, in Nadabet, he will virtually inaugurate projects worth ₹55.68 crore and lay foundation stones for works amounting to ₹302.69 crore, said the statement. These projects span across key departments including Health, Roads & Buildings, Education, and Energy.
Among the major health sector announcements is the foundation stone for a sub-district hospital in Deesa, to be built at a cost of ₹80 crore, along with sub-health centers in six remote villages.
At least 45 new classrooms built under the 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan' in rural schools of Banaskantha will be inaugurated, and foundation stones will be laid for another 54 classrooms, according to the statement.
The CM will also inaugurate three new 66KV substations and lay the foundation for two more, aimed at strengthening electricity supply in the region, with an estimated investment of ₹29 crore, said the CMO release. Following these official functions, Patel will visit the Nadabet Border Outpost (BOP) to interact with personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), and offer prayers at the Nadeshwari Mata temple. Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary, Minister of Industries and Banaskantha district in-charge Balvantsinh Rajput, along with other dignitaries, will also be present during the day-long ceremonies.
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