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Mint
18-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
PM Modi unveils ₹5,400 crore development projects in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a slew of development projects worth ₹ 5,400 crore in West Bengal, unveiling major initiatives across the oil and gas, power, rail and road sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity and clean energy in the region. Addressing a programme in the industrial town of Durgapur, Modi said the world today is discussing India's resolve to become a developed nation, and the ongoing transformation of the country's infrastructure is a key pillar of that vision. "Today, the entire world is discussing the resolve for a developed India. Behind this, there are changes visible in India, on which the edifice of a developed India is being built. A major aspect of these changes is India's infrastructure," the prime minister said. Reiterating his government's vision of 'One Nation, One Gas Grid', Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project was conceptualised to ensure equitable energy access and spur industrial growth across eastern India. As part of the day's events, the PM laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) ₹ 1,950-crore City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia districts. The project aims to supply piped natural gas (PNG) to households and industries, compressed natural gas (CNG) at retail outlets, and generate employment in the region. He also dedicated to the nation the ₹ 1,190-crore Durgapur–Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur–Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline, laid under the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) initiative. Passing through Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly and Nadia districts, the pipeline is expected to benefit lakhs of people with a steady and clean supply of natural gas. Continuing the Centre's thrust on clean energy, Modi dedicated Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems retrofitted at the Durgapur Steel and Raghunathpur Thermal Power Stations of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Built at a combined cost of over ₹ 1,457 crore, the systems aim to curb industrial emissions and improve air quality in the region.
Mint
18-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
PM Modi unveils ₹5,400 crore development projects in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a slew of development projects worth ₹ 5,400 crore in West Bengal, unveiling major initiatives across the oil and gas, power, rail and road sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity and clean energy in the region. Addressing a programme in the industrial town of Durgapur, Modi said the world today is discussing India's resolve to become a developed nation, and the ongoing transformation of the country's infrastructure is a key pillar of that vision. "Today, the entire world is discussing the resolve for a developed India. Behind this, there are changes visible in India, on which the edifice of a developed India is being built. A major aspect of these changes is India's infrastructure," the prime minister said. Reiterating his government's vision of 'One Nation, One Gas Grid', Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project was conceptualised to ensure equitable energy access and spur industrial growth across eastern India. As part of the day's events, the PM laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) ₹ 1,950-crore City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia districts. The project aims to supply piped natural gas (PNG) to households and industries, compressed natural gas (CNG) at retail outlets, and generate employment in the region. He also dedicated to the nation the ₹ 1,190-crore Durgapur–Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur–Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline, laid under the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) initiative. Passing through Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly and Nadia districts, the pipeline is expected to benefit lakhs of people with a steady and clean supply of natural gas. Continuing the Centre's thrust on clean energy, Modi dedicated Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems retrofitted at the Durgapur Steel and Raghunathpur Thermal Power Stations of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Built at a combined cost of over ₹ 1,457 crore, the systems aim to curb industrial emissions and improve air quality in the region. In the rail sector, the Prime Minister inaugurated the doubling of the 36-km Purulia–Kotshila rail line, completed at a cost of over ₹ 390 crore.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Modi in Durgapur today, will launch projects worth Rs 5k cr
1 2 Kolkata/Durgapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Durgapur on Friday, from where he will inaugurate projects worth Rs 5,000 crore in Bankura, Purulia and Durgapur. The largest of these will be the Rs 1,950 crore piped natural gas (PNG) project in Bankura and Purulia to provide PNG in households, commercial establishments and industries. Modi will launch pollution control systems at the Durgapur Steel and Raghunathpur thermal power stations of Damodar Valley Corporation, worth over Rs 1,457 crore. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The PM will launch the Rs 1,190 crore worth Durgapur to Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur-Haldia natural gas pipeline as part of the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project. The Durgapur-Kolkata section will run through East Burdwan, Hooghly and Nadia districts. Rs 390 crore-worth railway projects will also be announced. Modi is scheduled to arrive at the Nehru Stadium at 3pm. He will address the rally at 3.40pm and leave from Durgapur at 5pm. On Thursday evening, Modi posted on X: "Looking forward to being among the people of West Bengal tomorrow, 18th July. At a programme in Durgapur, will lay the foundation stones for various works and also inaugurate projects worth over Rs 5000 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo The projects cover sectors like oil and gas, power, railways, roads." "West Bengal is suffering due to TMC misrule. People are seeing the BJP with hope and are convinced that only the BJP can deliver on development," he added. A day ahead of his visit, Bengal BJP netas were seen reaching out to households in Durgapur with invitation cards for the rally. BJP state chief Samik Bhattacharya invited residents of Palashdiha village near Durgapur. "The flight of capital from Bengal started due to the lack of foresight of CPM and damaging decisions of Trinamool. Industrialists have the perception that Bengal is no more an investment-friendly state," Bhattacharya said. "Investors are looking forward to the results of 2026 polls. BJP will ensure Bengal becomes an industry-friendly state after a year of Trinamool's ouster," he added. Talking about the condition of migrant workers from Bengal, Bhattacharya said joblessness has pushed Bengal workers to work as masons or peons in other states. "The state does not earn anything from industries. Sales from liquor and lottery are revenue drivers in Bengal now. Govt has raked up the issue of Bengali migrant workers to shift focus from that," he said. "We have a declared policy of driving out illegal immigrants in the country. Bharat is no Dharamshala and we will not allow any illegal immigrant in the country," Bhattacharya added.
