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India.com
27-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
PM Modi In Gujarat: Gujarats Vision For Urban Future To Be Unveiled Today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the second leg of his Gujarat visit, is set to launch the 'Urban Development Year 2025' in Gandhinagar, marking two decades of the state's structured urban transformation. The event, set for 11 am, will highlight Gujarat's future urban development strategy, solidifying its position as a pioneer in urban planning, clean energy, and infrastructure innovation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address a gathering of top state officials, urban planners, and stakeholders, marking a significant milestone in Gujarat's urban development journey. The gathering will bring together key stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of urban development in Gujarat. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several critical projects related to urban development, healthcare, and water supply. The event will showcase Gujarat's commitment to sustainable urban planning and development," a press release from the PMO stated. The Prime Minister will also launch the State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar, which addresses the air quality concerns and promotes sustainability. Urban Development Year 2005 in Gujarat was a flagship initiative launched by PM Narendra Modi, who was also the then Chief Minister, with the aim of transforming Gujarat's urban landscape through planned infrastructure, better governance, and improved quality of life for urban residents. Earlier, he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore at Bhuj. The projects from the power sector include transmission projects for evacuating renewable power generated in the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, transmission network expansion, Ultra super critical thermal power plant unit at Tapi, among others. It also includes projects of the Kandla port and multiple road, water, and solar projects of the Government of Gujarat, among others. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod. The projects included rail projects and various projects of the Government of Gujarat. Here he also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Veraval and Ahmedabad & Express train between Valsad and Dahod stations. In line with his commitment to enhancing connectivity and building world-class travel infrastructure, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the Locomotive Manufacturing plant of the Indian Railways in Dahod. This plant will produce electric locomotives of 9000 HP for domestic purposes and export. He also flagged off the first electric locomotive manufactured from the plant. The locomotives will help in increasing the freight loading capacity of Indian Railways. These locomotives will be equipped with regenerative braking systems and are being designed to reduce energy consumption, which contributes to environmental sustainability.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 24,000 crore including locomotive manufacturing plant in Gujarat's Dahod
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth approximately Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod, Gujarat. He also dedicated a locomotive manufacturing plant to the nation and flagged off an electric locomotive. The initiatives include several railway projects as well as key undertakings by the government of Gujarat. He also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Veraval and Ahmedabad, along with a new express train connecting Valsad and Dahod. Additionally, the locomotive plant "will produce electric locomotives of 9000 HP for domestic purposes and for export." — ANI (@ANI) Earlier in the day, he held a roadshow from Vadodara airport to the Air Force station, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route. Crowds lined both sides of the road to congratulate him on the success of India's ' Operation Sindoor ' against Pakistan. He is on a two-day visit to the state. Family members of Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi attended the roadshow to welcome the prime minister. Later in the day, PM Modi is set to travel to Bhuj and inaugurate several development projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore. This comes as a part of PM's participation in the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story. "Urban Development Year 2005 in Gujarat was a flagship initiative launched by the then Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the aim of transforming Gujarat's urban landscape through planned infrastructure, better governance, and improved quality of life for urban residents. Marking 20 years of the Urban Development Year 2005, Prime Minister will launch the Urban Development Year 2025, Gujarat's urban development plan and State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar," an official press statement said. BJP's unbroken stint at Centre for the three consecutive terms began in 2014 with the saffron party securing majority. It retained its government in 2019 and 2024.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi Gujarat Visit Live: PM to launch development projects worth Rs 77,400 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth over Rs 77,400 crore in Gujarat during a two-day visit to his home state which begins from Monday. According to a statement, PM Modi will inaugurate a locomotive manufacturing plant and flag off an electric locomotive from Dahod. He will then travel to Bhuj and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore. The prime minister is also scheduled to address gatherings at both places. On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend an event celebrating 20 years of "Gujarat Urban Growth Story" and launch "Urban Development Year 2025" in the state's capital, Gandhinagar. "Urban Development Year 2005" in Gujarat was a flagship initiative launched by PM Modi as chief minister with the aim of transforming the state's urban landscape through planned infrastructure, better governance, and improved quality of life for urban residents. Marking 20 years of the initiative, he will launch the "Urban Development Year 2025," Gujarat's urban development plan and State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar. The prime minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects related to urban development, health and water supply.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Roadshows and launch of multiple projects: PM Modi's two-day Gujarat trip begins today. Check full itinerary here
Modi in Gujarat today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat today, 26 May. During the stay in his home state, Modi will launch projects worth over ₹ 77,400 crore, hold roadshows in Vadodra, Bhuj and Ahmedabad and address public meetings. This will be first visit of PM Modi to his home state in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor – India's attack on nine terror sites in Pakistan after the 22 April Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists in South Kashmir. Modi will inaugurate a locomotive manufacturing plant and flag off an electric locomotive from Dahod on first day of this visit today. Modi will then travel to Bhuj and launch multiple development projects worth over ₹ 53,400 crore. He will address gatherings at both places, according to a government statement. Modi will inaugurate a locomotive manufacturing plant and flag off an electric locomotive from Dahod on first day of this visit today. The Dahod plant will produce electric locomotives of 9,000 HP for domestic purposes and for export. These locomotives will be equipped with regenerative braking systems, and are being designed to reduce energy consumption, the statement said. In Bhuj, the projects being launched include transmission projects for evacuating renewable power generated in the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, transmission network expansion, and an ultra super critical thermal power plant unit at Tapi. Urban Development Year 2005 in Gujarat was a flagship initiative launched by Modi as chief minister with the aim of transforming Gujarat's Urban landscape through planned infrastructure, better governance, and improved quality of life for Urban residents. On Tuesday Modi will attend an event celebrating 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story and launch Urban Development Year 2025 in Gandhinagar. At around 11 AM on 27 May, Modi will participate in the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story and launch Urban Development Year 2025 in Gandhinagar. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Marking 20 years of the initiative, Modi will launch the Urban Development Year 2025, Gujarat's Urban development plan and State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects related to Urban development, health and water supply. Modi will flag off Vande Bharat Express between Veraval and Ahmedabad, and an express train between Valsad and Dahod stations. The prime minister will also inaugurate the gauge converted Katosan- Kalol section and flag off a freight train on it. 9.45 am, 26 May: Roadshow in Vadodra. 11.15 am: dedicate to the nation a Locomotive manufacturing plant and also flag off an Electric Locomotive in Dahod. 11.45 am: Foundation-stone laying and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around ₹ 24,000 in Dahod. Address a public meeting, Dahod. 4 pm: Foundation-stone laying and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over ₹ 53,400 in Bhuj. Marking 20 years of the initiative, Modi will launch the Urban Development Year 2025, Gujarat's Urban development plan and State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar. 11 am, 27 May: Launch Urban Development Year 2025, Gandhi Nagar.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PM Modi to launch projects worth over ₹ 77,000 crore in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth over ₹ 77,400 crore in Gujarat during a two-day visit to his home State that begins on Monday (May 26, 2025). According to a statement, Mr. Modi will inaugurate a locomotive manufacturing plant and flag off an electric locomotive from Dahod on Monday. He will then travel to Bhuj and launch multiple development projects worth over ₹ 53,400 crore. He will address gatherings at both places. On Tuesday, the statement said, Mr. Modi will attend an event celebrating 20 years of the Gujarat Urban Growth Story and launch the Urban Development Year 2025 in Gandhinagar. The Dahod plant will produce 9,000 HP electric locomotives for domestic purposes and export. These locomotives will be equipped with regenerative braking systems and are designed to reduce energy consumption, the statement said. Power plant launch Mr. Modi will flag off a Vande Bharat Express between Veraval and Ahmedabad and an express train between Valsad and Dahod. He will also inaugurate the gauge converted Katosan-Kalol section and flag off a freight train on it. In Bhuj, the projects being launched include transmission projects for renewable power generated at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, transmission network expansion, and an ultra-supercritical thermal power plant unit at Tapi. Urban Development Year 2005 was a flagship initiative launched by Mr. Modi as Chief Minister to transform Gujarat's urban landscape through planned infrastructure, better governance, and improved quality of life for urban residents. Marking 20 years of the initiative, Mr. Modi will launch the Urban Development Year 2025, Gujarat's urban development plan, and the State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar. He will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple projects related to urban development, health, and water supply.
