BackPM Modi lays foundation stone for projects worth over ₹5500 cr in Nathdwara
The projects are expected to facilitate the movement of goods and services, improve socio-economic conditions of the people in the region, and boost trade and commerce
PremiumNew Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation various developmental projects worth over ₹5,500 crore in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.
The projects are expected to facilitate the movement of goods and services, improve socio-economic conditions of the people in the region, and boost trade and commerce. These include road construction projects for upgradation to two-lane in Rajsamand and Udaipur, redevelopment of Udaipur railway station, gauge conversion project, and setting up a new line from Nathdwara to Nathdwara town in Rajsamand.
In addition, the prime minister also dedicated three national highway to the nation, including the 114 km long six-lane Udaipur to Shamlaji section of NH-48, 110 km long widening and strengthening to 4 lanes with paved shoulder of Bar-Bilara-Jodhpur Section of NH-25, and 47 km long two lanes with paved shoulder section of NH 58E.
“The development projects aim to bolster infrastructure and connectivity in the region and are expected to have a significant impact on the socio-economic conditions of the people in the region," the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
It added that the projects would pave the way for increased trade and commerce, create employment opportunities and boost economic growth in the region.
The inauguration of the development projects was attended by several senior officials from the state and central governments, including Rajasthan’s chief minister Ashok Gehlot. The projects are part of the government’s efforts to boost infrastructure.
PM Modi also visited the Shantivan complex of Brahma Kumaris, where he laid the foundation stone for a super speciality charitable global hospital, the second phase of Shivmani Old Age Home and the extension of nursing college.
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