Political Leaders Adopting Shortcuts Are Biggest Enemies Of India: PM Modi In Nagpur

PM Modi inaugurated AIIMS, Nagpur with state-of-the-art facilities. The hospital's foundation stone was also laid by him in July 2017. It has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,575 crore.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated All India Institute Of Medical Science, Nagpur with state-of-the-art facilities. Addressing the event, PM Modi said that Maharashtra is developing at a rapid pace under double engine government. The hospital's foundation stone was also laid by him in July 2017. It has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,575 crore. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the National Institute for One Health in Nagpur. 

PM Modi said that the progress of the states will power the development of the nation in this 'Amrit Kaal'. "The projects inaugurated today will give a new direction to development in Maharashtra. These projects give a holistic vision of infrastructure in the state. It's a proof of how fast the double engine government in Maharashtra and at the Centre is working," he added.

PM Modi said that the focus of the government is infrastructure development. "Today, for the first time, there is a government in the country, which has given a human touch to infrastructure projects. The focus of the Government is infrastructure development with a holistic vision and approach," PM Modi emphasised.

Political Leaders Adopting Shortcuts Biggest Enemies Of India: PM Modi 

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister warned the people against "shortcut politics." Those political leaders adopting shortcuts are the biggest enemies of the country." Those who aim to gain power by making false promises can't make a govt. I urge them to understand the importance of development, he added.

PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Nagpur and Ajni railway stations. Earlier in the day, PM Modi flagged off the sixth Vande Bharat Express on Sunday that will run between Maharashtra's Nagpur and Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur. PM Modi waved hands at the passengers travelling on the train after flagging off the train. This is the sixth Vande Bharat Express to be flagged off by PM Modi.

PM Modi arrived in Nagpur earlier today, where he was received by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Later in the day, at the public function in Nagpur, he will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Nagpur Railway Station and Ajni Railway Station, to be redeveloped at a cost of about Rs 590 crore and Rs 360 crore respectively.

PM Modi dedicated the Government Maintenance Depot, Ajni (Nagpur) and Kohli-Narkher Section of Nagpur- Itarsi Third line project to the Nation. These projects have been developed at a cost of about Rs 110 crore and about Rs 450 crore respectively. The laying of the foundation stone for the National Institute of One Health (NIO), Nagpur by the Prime Minister is a step towards building capacity and infrastructure in the country under the 'One Health' approach, the Prime Minister's Office stated.

'One Health' approach recognises that the health of human beings is connected to the health of animals and the environment. The institute - to be established at a cost of more than Rs 110 crore - will collaborate and coordinate with all stakeholders and act as a catalyst to improve the research and capacity building in 'One Health' approach across the country.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the project for pollution abatement of river Nag at Nagpur. The project - under National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) - will be operationalised at a cost of more than Rs 1925 crore.

"The prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in the Vidarbha region, especially in the tribal population is comparatively high. The disease along with other haemoglobinopathies like thalassemia and HbE cause a significant disease burden in the country. To address this issue, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the 'Centre for Research, Management and Control of Haemoglobinopathies, Chandrapur', in February 2019. Prime Minister will now dedicate to the nation the Centre, which is envisaged to become a Centre of Excellence for innovative research, technology development, human resource development, in the field of haemoglobinopathies, in the country," it said.

Prime Minister will dedicate the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Chandrapur to the Nation. The institute aims to develop skilled human resources to meet the requirements of the polymer & allied industries.

(With ANI Inputs)