Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Gujarat by inaugurating development projects worth Rs82,000 crore aimed at boosting infrastructure, transportation, and economic growth.
• In Dahod, he inaugurated a locomotive manufacturing plant to produce 9,000 HP electric locomotives and flagged off two new train services, including the Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express.
• PM Modi launched four drinking water improvement schemes costing Rs181 crore to benefit over 4.6 lakh people across 193 villages and one town in Mahisagar and Dahod districts.
• He announced projects worth Rs53,400 crore in Bhuj, focusing on solar energy, port infrastructure, and road development, benefiting multiple districts including Kutch and Jamnagar.
• The visit also included a vibrant roadshow in Vadodara, where PM Modi expressed gratitude to the public for their warm reception and support.