PM Modi Ignites Progress: Lays Foundation Stone and Unveils Development Initiatives in Mehsana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the inauguration and initiation of several development projects valued at approximately Rs 5,800 crores across various sectors in Gujarat’s Mehsana on Monday.

Among the projects inaugurated were the New Bhandu-New Sanand(N) section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), the doubling of the Viramgam – Samakhiali rail line, and the Katosan Road- Bechraji – Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL Siding) Rail Project. The development initiatives also encompassed a project focused on rejuvenating village lakes in Vijapur and Mansa talukas of Mehsana and Gandhinagar district, the Valasana barrage on Sabarmati river in Mehsana District, two drinking water provisioning schemes in Palanpur, Banaskantha, and the Dharoi dam-based Palanpur lifeline project, including Headwork (HW) and an 80 MLD water treatment plant.

Prime Minister Modi also laid the foundation stones for various other projects, including those in Kheralu, irrigation facilities in Santrampur taluka of Mahisagar District, road widening and strengthening from Naroda to Dehgam to Harsol to Dhansura in Sabarkantha, the Kalol Nagarpalika Sewerage and Septage Management project in Gandhinagar District, and sewage treatment plant projects in Siddhpur (Patan), Palanpur (Banaskantha), Bayad (Aravalli), and Vadnagar (Mehsana).

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Gujarat spans two days, and on the second day, he will visit Kevadia. There, he will pay his respects at the Statue of Unity and partake in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. Additionally, Modi will lay foundation stones and inaugurate multiple projects and address Officer Trainees of the 98th Common Foundation Course in Aarambh 5.0.