Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore in Gujarat on Saturday. He will be participating in the "Samudra se Samriddhi" event in Bhavnagar.
The projects span across various sectors, giving a boost to maritime infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and urban development in the state.
Maritime Sector Boost A significant portion of the investments, over Rs 7,870 crore, is dedicated to the maritime sector. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock. Furthermore, he will lay the foundation stone for several key projects, including:
- A new container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
- A new container berth, cargo handling facilities, and associated developments at Paradip Port
- The Tuna Tekra Multi-Cargo Terminal
- Firefighting facilities and modern road connectivity at Kamarajar Port in Ennore
- Coastal protection works, including seawalls and revetments at Chennai Port
- Seawall construction at Car Nicobar Island
- A multipurpose cargo berth and green biomethanol plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla
- Ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi
Other Projects Apart from the maritime sector, the projects include initiatives related to renewable energy, healthcare, highways and urban development.
Other Engagements The Prime Minister's itinerary also includes an aerial survey of Dholera. Following the project launches, he will chair a review meeting and visit the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal.
