PM Modi's Gujarat Blitz: Rs 14,000 Crore Development Surge and Major Farmer Payout
PM Narendra Modi visits Gujarat to launch development projects worth Rs 14,000 crore, release PM-KISAN funds, and expand Ahmedabad Metro.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a high-impact two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30 and 31, marking a massive push for infrastructure, agriculture, and rural development. According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the visit will see the launch and dedication of projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Banaskantha and an additional Rs 400 crore in Ekta Nagar.
Agricultural Revolution in Banaskantha
The Prime Minister's itinerary begins in Banaskantha, where he will focus heavily on bovine breeding and sustainable energy. A key highlight is the dedication of the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) at Bhildi. Spread across 127 acres, this state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence is the first of its kind in India dedicated specifically to the Kankrej cattle breed. The facility aims to accelerate breed improvement by 10 to 20 times through advanced reproductive technologies and genetic upgradation.
Furthering the green energy agenda, PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants operated by Banas Dairy. Located at Tharad and Radhanpur, these plants will process cattle dung with capacities of 75 metric tonnes and 100 metric tonnes per day, respectively.
Boosting Connectivity: Metro and Highways
Urban and regional mobility are receiving a significant upgrade. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for two critical extensions of the Ahmedabad Metro:
- Phase-2A (Airport Extension): Spanning over 6 km with five stations from Koteshwar Road to the Airport.
- Phase-2B (GIFT City Extension): Spanning 3.3 km with three stations from GIFT City to Shahpur.
Additionally, a major road project is on the cards. The Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road (State Highway-41) will be upgraded from four lanes to eight lanes at an estimated cost of Rs 2,600 crore, ensuring faster and safer travel between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.
Empowering Farmers and Rural Infrastructure
In a massive boost to the farming community, the Prime Minister will release the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN, transferring Rs 19,000 crore to farmers nationwide. He will also mark the start of ground activities for 12 approved horticulture clusters covering 1.46 lakh hectares, which is expected to benefit over 1.3 lakh farmers, including specific potato-focused clusters in North Gujarat.
The rural landscape will be further transformed through:
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: Dedication of 521 completed projects worth approximately Rs 4,950 crore, including warehouses, cold storage, silos, and greenhouses.
- Child Welfare: The foundation stone for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi Centres and the inauguration of 361 completed ones, an Rs 800 crore initiative benefiting over 4 lakh people.
- Industrial Upgrades: Expansion of the potato processing plant at Sanadar and the commissioning of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) for UHT products at Palanpur.
Rail Connectivity and Cultural Celebration
To strengthen rail links, PM Modi will flag off two new services: the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)-Varanasi Express and the Mehsana-Becharaji-Sabarmati MEMU train.
The visit will transition to Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, where the Prime Minister will inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026. The spiritual and cultural itinerary includes witnessing the Ekta Prakash Parv and attending the Narmada Aarti.