PM Modi Kicks Off Gujarat Visit: Bharat Parv, Metro Expansions and Bovine Breakthroughs
PM Narendra Modi kicks off a two-day Gujarat visit, inaugurating Bharat Parv and launching massive infrastructure and dairy projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced a high-profile two-day visit to Gujarat, marking the beginning of a series of inaugurations and foundation-stone ceremonies. The visit kicked off with the Prime Minister inaugurating Bharat Parv at Ekta Nagar, where he spent time exploring various stalls that showcase the cultural and developmental richness of the nation.
A Leap in Bovine Science: The Kankrej Focus
Moving beyond the festivities, the Prime Minister visited the Banaskantha district to explore cutting-edge agricultural science. He toured the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) cattle farm and the specialized Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation (ET-IVF) Laboratory.
This facility represents a milestone in Indian livestock management as the first of its kind dedicated specifically to the Kankrej cattle breed. The center focuses on genetic upgradation and advanced reproductive technologies, with expectations that breed improvement could be accelerated by 10 to 20 times. Accompanying the Prime Minister during this visit were Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
Boosting Green Energy and Dairy
The Prime Minister's itinerary includes a strong emphasis on sustainable energy within the dairy sector. PM Modi is set to lay the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants operated by Banas Dairy at Tharad and Radhanpur. These plants are designed to process cattle dung with daily capacities of 75 metric tonnes and 100 metric tonnes, respectively, turning waste into valuable energy.
Transforming Urban Mobility: Ahmedabad Metro Expansion
Infrastructure remains a cornerstone of the visit, with significant upgrades planned for Ahmedabad's transport network. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for two critical extensions of the Ahmedabad Metro:
- Phase-2A (Airport Extension): A stretch of over 6 km featuring five stations, linking Koteshwar Road directly to the Airport.
- Phase-2B (GIFT City Extension): A 3.3 km stretch with three stations, connecting the prestigious GIFT City to Shahpur.
Furthermore, connectivity between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat is set for a major overhaul. The Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road (State Highway-41) will be expanded from four lanes to eight lanes. This massive project is estimated to cost approximately Rs 2,600 crore.
Investing in the Future: Child Welfare and Anganwadis
Closing the loop on social development, the Prime Minister is focusing on early childhood care. With an investment of Rs 800 crore, PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi Centres and officially inaugurate 361 centers that have already been completed. This initiative is projected to benefit more than four lakh people across the state.
From a grand roadshow in Banaskantha to the launch of high-tech laboratories and urban transit, the Prime Minister's two-day schedule reflects a comprehensive push toward infrastructure, dairy innovation, and public welfare in Gujarat.