PM Modi's Gujarat Blitz: Rs 19,000 Crore for Farmers & Bharat Parv Launch
PM Modi visits Gujarat to release Rs 19,000 crore under PM-KISAN, launch development projects, and inaugurate Bharat Parv in Kevadia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a high-impact two-day visit to Gujarat starting Friday, blending massive financial support for the farming community with the celebration of national heritage. A major highlight of this visit will be the release of the PM-KISAN 24th instalment, totaling Rs 19,000 crore, ensuring critical financial aid reaches eligible farmers across the country.
Agricultural Innovation and Infrastructure in Banaskantha
The Prime Minister's itinerary begins in Banaskantha, where the focus is heavily on agricultural advancement and rural development. He is scheduled to visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) cattle farm and the Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation (ET-IVF) Laboratory, showcasing India's strides in livestock research.
Beyond the laboratory visits, the Prime Minister will drive a massive infrastructure push in the district by laying the foundation stone for, inaugurating, and dedicating various development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore. To further enhance connectivity, PM Modi will also flag off two new train services and address a public gathering in the region.
Celebrating Unity at Ekta Nagar
Following the events in Banaskantha, the Prime Minister will head to Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, the home of the majestic Statue of Unity. This leg of the trip is dedicated to cultural pride and national integration.
Key highlights of the Kevadia visit include:
- Bharat Parv 2026: The Prime Minister will officially inaugurate this event, marking a significant cultural milestone of his visit.
- Evening Rituals: The schedule includes witnessing the Ekta Prakash Parv, followed by the serene Narmada Aarti.
Honouring the Iron Man of India
The two-day tour will reach its crescendo on October 31 with the celebrations of National Unity Day. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Known as the "Iron Man of India," Sardar Patel's legacy is central to the events at Ekta Nagar. His monumental role in integrating the princely states into a single, unified nation after Independence is remembered annually to emphasize the importance of national integrity and collective strength.
The celebrations will take place in the shadow of the Statue of Unity, which stands at a staggering 182 metres near the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, serving as a permanent tribute to Patel's pivotal contribution to nation-building.