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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mizoram govt takes up key projects, ‘PM's Ekta Mall' being constructed
Aizawl: Mizoram has taken up several key projects both under the flagship programmes of the central govt and the state govt, including Prime Minister's Ekta Mall or 'Unity Mall', director of state tourism department R Lalrodingi said on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Lalrodingi told TOI a unity mall is being constructed on land belonging to the state printing and stationery department at Chawnpui locality in the western part of Aizawl with a funding of Rs 127 crore from the central govt's flagship programme 'PM-Ekta Mall'. She said other projects, including Keilungliah — a man-made lake in Champhai district — and a heritage and cultural centre also in Champhai district bordering Myanmar, have also been taken up by the state tourism department at the cost of around Rs 80 crore with funds from the Centre. "We also have received Rs 5.2 crore for preparation of basic amenities for tourists who visit Vangchhia village, one of the main tourist destinations in the state," she said, adding that a large number of tourists, both domestic and from abroad, visit the excavation site of the Archaeological Survey of India called 'Kawtchhuah Ropui', or the great gateway, at the historic Vangchhia village in Champhai district. She also said a plan is afoot to implement tourism initiatives in all the 40 assembly constituencies with legislators adopting one village each to promote tourism.
Mint
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Our strength not only in weapons but…': PM in Amaravati as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan support govt on Pahalgam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth ₹ 58,000 crore in Amaravati. PM Modi also relaunched the construction of the greenfield capital city of Amaravati – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's 'dream project'. The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for 94 projects, which included capital city institutions, national highways, railway upgrades and defence-related installations, according to a PTI report. CM Chandrababu Naidu and his deputy Pawan Kalyan among others were present. Pledging support to the PM Modi-led central government for taking strong action to combat terrorism, CM Naidu said, "Despite being deeply saddened by the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, PM Modi still attended today's event, which reflects his unwavering commitment. We fully support him in taking strong decisions to combat terrorism." A terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 civilians on April 22. 'Today, India's strength is not only in our weapons but also in our unity. This spirit of unity is strengthened through our 'Ekta Malls.' Ekta Malls are being built in many cities across the country. I am happy that now an Ekta Mall will also be built in Visakhapatnam…" PM Modi said. The PM Ekta Mall or Unity mall at Madhurawada in Visakhapatnam has been envisioned with the objective of fostering national integration, supporting the Make in India initiative, promoting 'One District One Product' initiative, generating employment opportunities, empowering rural artisans, and enhancing the market presence of indigenous products, a PTI report said. 'I see Amaravati not just as a city but a fulfilled dream,' PM Modi said. 'Amaravati is such a place where legacy and development go together," he added. 'Amaravati not just a city, but energy; would transform Andhra Pradesh into Modern Pradesh' As part of resuming the construction of Amaravati, the PM laid foundation for 74 projects worth ₹ 49,000 crore, which encompassed the construction of the Assembly, Secretariat and High Court buildings and judicial residential quarters, along with housing buildings for 5,200 families, the report said. The land pooling scheme infrastructure projects will cover 1,281 km of roads equipped with central medians, cycle tracks, and integrated utilities across the greenfield capital city of Amaravati. "We all know Indralok's capital name was Amaravati and now Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. This is not just a coincidence. This is a good sign for the construction of Swarna Andhra," PM Modi further said, referring to the TDP-led NDA government's ambitious target to transform the state into a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047. 'Today, projects worth ₹ 60,000 crore have been launched. These projects are not just concrete structures but they are a strong foundation of the ambitions of Andhra Pradesh and Viksit Bharat,' he said. 'We have to work unitedly to make Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh the growth engine of Viksit Bharat'. 'Swarna Andhra' will strengthen the path of Viksit Bharat and Amaravati will give energy to its vision, he added. "I would like to reassure the people of Andhra Pradesh, and my associates who are sitting here that you will always find me with you for the development of Andhra Pradesh," PM Modi said. Referring to the iconic former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR, PM Modi said the later leader had dreamt of a developed Andhra Pradesh. "We have to fulfil NTR's dream. Chandrababu, brother Pawan Kalyan, we have to do it and we only have to do it," he said. PM Modi laid foundation for infrastructure and flood mitigation projects featuring a 320 km long world-class transport network with underground utilities and advanced flood management systems in the greenfield capital city, PTI reported. Thanking the people of Andhra Pradesh for organising India's flagship event on June 21 as International Yoga Day, PM Modi called it an important milestone, and said he will be 'performing yoga with the people of Andhra Pradesh' on that day. 'When I was newly elected CM of Gujarat, I was very closely monitoring what initiatives Chandrababu Naidu was taking in Hyderabad. I learned a lot, and today, I got the opportunity to implement them,' PM Modi said.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PM Modi to visit Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh on May 1 and 2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on Thursday (May 1, 2025) and Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala on Friday (May 2, 2025). A statement said PM Modi will be on a tour of three states, including Andhra Pradesh, over the next two days. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati. He will also be addressing audiences at the events in the three States. The PMO said the WAVES 2025 is a first-of-its-kind summit in India. The four-day event is poised to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation by bringing together creators, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the world, it added. Also read: Ministers from about 30 countries confirm participation in WAVES summit WAVES 2025, which has a tagline of 'Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries', will witness participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, over 300 companies, and over 350 startups. The summit will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses spanning diverse sectors including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media, it added. The seaport worth ₹8,900 crore in Kerala is the country's first dedicated container transhipment port that represents the transformative advancements being made in India's maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat, it said. The strategically important Vizhinjam Port has been identified as a key priority project that will contribute to strengthening India's position in global trade, enhance logistics efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign ports for cargo transhipment. Its natural deep draft of nearly 20 metres and location near one of the world's busiest sea trade routes further strengthens India's position in global trade, the statement added. It said in line with his commitment to ensure world-class infrastructure and connectivity across the country, PM Modi will inaugurate seven National Highway projects in Andhra Pradesh. He will also launch railway projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting capacity. Among other projects, he will also lay the foundation stone of a missile test range at Nagayalanka in Andhra Pradesh worth around ₹1,460 crore. It will comprise a launch centre, technical instrumentation facilities, indigenous radars, telemetry and electro-optical systems enhancing the country's defence preparedness. He will lay the foundation stone of 'PM Ekta Mall' at Madhurawada in Visakhapatnam. The PMO said it has been envisioned with the objective of fostering national integration, supporting the Make in India initiative, promoting 'One District One Product', generating employment opportunities, empowering rural artisans, and enhancing the market presence of indigenous products.
News18
30-04-2025
- Business
- News18
PM Modi To Visit Maharashtra, Kerala And Andhra Pradesh On May 1-2
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on Thursday and Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala on Friday. A statement said Modi will be on a tour of three states, including Andhra Pradesh, over the next two days. Modi will lay the foundation stone of and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati. He will also be addressing audiences at the events in the three states. The PMO said the WAVES 2025 is a first-of-its-kind summit in India. The four-day event is poised to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation by bringing together creators, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the world, it added. WAVES 2025, which has a tagline of 'Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries", will witness participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, over 300 companies, and over 350 startups. The summit will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses spanning diverse sectors including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media, it added. The seaport worth Rs 8,900 crore in Kerala is the country's first dedicated container transhipment port that represents the transformative advancements being made in India's maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat, it said. The strategically important Vizhinjam Port has been identified as a key priority project that will contribute to strengthening India's position in global trade, enhance logistics efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign ports for cargo transhipment. Its natural deep draft of nearly 20 metres and location near one of the world's busiest sea trade routes further strengthens India's position in global trade, the statement added. It said in line with his commitment to ensure world-class infrastructure and connectivity across the country, Modi will inaugurate seven National Highway projects in Andhra Pradesh. He will also launch railway projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting capacity. Among other projects, he will also lay the foundation stone of a missile test range at Nagayalanka in Andhra Pradesh worth around Rs 1,460 crore. It will comprise a launch centre, technical instrumentation facilities, indigenous radars, telemetry and electro-optical systems enhancing the country's defence preparedness. He will lay the foundation stone of 'PM Ekta Mall' at Madhurawada in Visakhapatnam. The PMO said it has been envisioned with the objective of fostering national integration, supporting the Make in India initiative, promoting 'One District One Product', generating employment opportunities, empowering rural artisans, and enhancing the market presence of indigenous products. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI)
