Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore in Rajasthan during his visit to the poll-bound state on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi will launch multiple road and rail projects to boost connectivity and facilitate trade and commerce.
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for the redevelopment of Udaipur railway station and for the gauge conversion project to set up of a new line from Nathdwara to Nathdwara town in Rajsamand district.
During his one-day visit to the state, PM Modi will address a public rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Abu Road.
ALSO READ |
PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for a Super Speciality Charitable Global Hospital at Abu Road in Sirohi district. Spread across 50 acres, the hospital will offer world-class medical facilities. It is expected to benefit the poor and tribal people in the region.
The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate three National Highway projects, including a six-lane Udaipur to Shamlaji section of NH-48 spanning 114 km, a widening and strengthening project of the Bar-Bilara-Jodhpur Section of NH-25 spanning 110 km and a two-lane with paved shoulder section of NH 58E spanning 47 km.
In Sirohi district, PM Modi will also dedicate the second phase of Shivmani Old Age Home and an extension of the nursing college during his visit.
ALSO READ | PM Modi's agenda for Tamil Nadu visit: Inauguration of projects and some old-school politics
According to the PMO release, spiritual rejuvenation has been a special focus of the Prime Minister throughout the country. Therefore, PM Modi will also be visiting the Shantivan complex of Brahma Kumaris, during his visit to Rajasthan.
The visit of PM Modi is also crucial as Rajasthan has been an important state for the BJP, and the party has been making constant efforts to return to power in the state. The Assembly elections in Rajasthan are due in December 2023.
Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!
2024 Lok Sabha Elections | Will Amethi and Rae Bareli see the rise of Priyanka Gandhi as a dominant political figure
May 18, 2024 8:59 AM
Lok Sabha Election 2024: I.N.D.I.A. bloc to hold rally at Mumbai's BKC today
May 17, 2024 5:18 PM
In Ayodhya, voters talk of a promise fulfilled and yearning for development
May 17, 2024 2:10 PM
Fight of heavyweights in Sambalpur where farmers, weavers hold the key
May 17, 2024 12:25 PM