"Modi Will Not Leave": Women's Emotional Outburst During PM's Gujarat Visit
PM Narendra Modi visits Banaskantha, Gujarat, launching projects worth Rs 14,000 crore and interacting with women at the BBBRC cattle farm.
During a high-profile visit to Banaskantha in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi experienced a heartwarming moment of connection with local women. While visiting the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) cattle farm on Friday, the atmosphere turned electric as a group of women gathered for a photograph with the Prime Minister. In a spontaneous display of affection and support, the women began chanting "Modi nahi jayenge" (Modi will not leave), reflecting their strong bond with the leader.
A Leap in Bovine Breeding: The BBBRC Facility
The interaction took place at the state-of-the-art BBBRC in Bhildi, a Centre of Excellence spread across 127 acres. This facility is a pioneer in the country, being the first of its kind specifically dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed. The centre is designed to revolutionize the sector through:
- Strengthening bovine breeding practices.
- Implementing genetic upgradation.
- Utilizing advanced reproductive technologies.
Experts expect that this facility will accelerate breed improvement by a staggering 10 to 20 times, marking a significant milestone for Indian livestock management.
Infrastructure Blitz: Projects Worth Rs 14,000 Crore
Beyond the emotional interactions, the Prime Minister's visit was packed with developmental milestones. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects totaling over Rs 14,000 crore. Joining him at the event were Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
Boosting Farmers' Income
In a major move to support the agrarian community, the Prime Minister released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, distributing a massive sum of Rs 19,000 crore to eligible farmers.
Green Energy and Dairy Innovation
Turning the focus toward sustainability, PM Modi laid the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants under Banas Dairy. Located at Tharad and Radhanpur, these plants are designed to process cattle dung with capacities of 75 metric tonnes and 100 metric tonnes per day, respectively.
Transforming Connectivity and Urban Transit
The Prime Minister also addressed the growing infrastructure needs of Gujarat's urban centers with several key announcements:
- Ahmedabad Metro Expansion: Foundation stones were laid for Phase-2A (Airport Extension), covering 6 km with five stations, and Phase-2B (GIFT City Extension), spanning 3.3 km with three stations.
- Road Upgradation: The Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road (State Highway-41) is set to be expanded from four lanes to eight lanes. This project, costing approximately Rs 2,600 crore, aims to drastically improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.
Social Welfare and Agricultural Growth
The visit also highlighted a strong commitment to child welfare and agricultural logistics:
Child-Friendly Infrastructure: With an investment of Rs 800 crore, the PM laid the foundation for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi Centres and inaugurated 361 completed ones, a move expected to benefit over four lakh people.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: PM Modi dedicated 521 completed projects to the nation, involving an investment of around Rs 4,950 crore. These projects include:
- Cold storage facilities and cold chains.
- Warehouses and silos.
- Polyhouses and greenhouses.
- Integrated processing facilities.
Further Industrial Milestones
Rounding off the visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated an expanded potato processing plant at Sanadar and commissioned an Automated Storage and Retrieval System for ultra-high-temperature products in Palanpur, further strengthening the region's industrial capabilities.