PM Modi Launches Projects Worth Rs 48,000 Crore In Karnataka, Maharashtra — HIGHLIGHTS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch infrastructure projects worth Rs 49,000 crore in Karnataka and Maharashtra on Thursday.

Background

In a bid to boost infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones and inaugurate various developmental projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra on Thursday.According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply scheme in Kodekal, that will provide potable water to about 2.3 lakh households of over 700 rural habitations and three towns.During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate Narayanpur Left Bank Canal – Extension Renovation and Modernisation Project (NLBC-ERM), that will help irrigate 4.5 lakh hectares of command area.  In the afternoon, he will reach Malkhed village in Kalaburagi district, where the prime minister will distribute title deeds to eligible beneficiaries. This is a step to provide formal recognition from the government for their land, and will make them eligible for receiving government services such as drinking water, electricity, roads among others.Later in the day, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 38,800 crores in Mumbai.In a bid to boost urban mobility, he will inaugurate Mumbai Metro Rail Lines 2A and 7, built at a cost of around Rs 12,600 crore. The metro line 2A, connecting Dahisar E and DN Nagar (yellow line) is around 18.6 km long, while metro line 7 connecting Andheri E – Dahisar E (red line) is around 16.5 km long.He will also launch MUMBAI 1 Mobile App and National Common Mobility Card (Mumbai 1), that will facilitate ease of travel, can be shown at the entry gates of metro stations and supports digital payment to buy tickets.The PM will also inaugurate 20 Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Aapla Dawakhana. This initiative provides essential medical services completely free of cost to the people, PMO said.

19/01/2023 18:44:33

Swaraj' And 'Suraaj' Reflects On Double-Engine Govt Of India: PM Modi

"Today, everyone feels that India is doing something essential for rapid development & prosperity. Today, India is full of unprecedented confidence. With inspiration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, sense of 'swaraj' & 'suraaj' reflects on double-engine govt of today's India," PM Modi said. 

"We have seen the time when the money for the poor's welfare used to fall prey to corruption. There was no sensitivity regarding tax received from the taxpayers. Crores of citizens had to bear its loss. In the last 8 years, we have changed this approach. Today, India is spending on its physical and social infrastructure with futuristic thinking and modern approach in mind," he added.

19/01/2023 18:05:31

PM Narendra Modi Launches Various Development Projects In Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches various development projects in Mumbai.

19/01/2023 17:55:06

PM Modi Inaugurates Two Lines Of Mumbai Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates two lines of the Mumbai metro. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and others present at the event.

19/01/2023 17:53:57

MVA Govt Had Halted Development Works In Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde

"People of Maharashtra are fortunate. PM Modi will inaugurate (various projects & two lines of Mumbai metro) today. A few people wanted that PM Modi does not get to do this, but just the opposite is happening. MVA Govt had halted development works in Maharashtra," CM Eknath Shinde said. 

19/01/2023 17:24:08

PM Modi Welcomed By CM Shinde, Fadnavis, Guv Koshyari At Mumbai Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Mumbai Airport. He was received by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. State BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule was also present. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of various projects and inaugurate two lines of Mumbai metro.

19/01/2023 15:40:35

PM Modi Launches 'Hakku Patra' Distribution Drive In Five Districts In North Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches 'Hakku Patra' (land title deed) distribution drive for over 52,000 nomadic Lambani tribes in five districts in north Karnataka, news agency PTI reported.

19/01/2023 15:32:43

'Those Who Ruled India For A Long Time Didn't Work On Development': PM Modi In Kalaburagi

"Those who ruled the country for a long time took votes of deprived sections of society by giving slogans but didn't take enough steps for their development. We are working to empower them and these sections are getting their rights," PM Modi said in Kalaburagi.

19/01/2023 15:04:59

PM Modi plays traditional drum during public rally in Kalaburagi district

PM Narendra Modi plays a traditional drum during a public rally in Kalaburagi district

19/01/2023 13:12:48

PM Modi In K'taka, Maha LIVE: PM Modi in Yadgiri

• "The ongoing developmental projects would not only enhance the ease of living in the areas of Yadgir, Kalaburagi, and Raichur but will also strengthen the employment therein."
  
  


• "The way the development is being carried out in North Karnataka is appreciable. As India has completed 75 years of her independence, now is the time it marches ahead with yet more stronger spirits in the coming times."
  
  


• "The next 25 years are 'Amrit Kaal' for every citizen, for every State. India will move ahead to become a truly developed country; and this will come true only with the collective march of everyone - right from the farmers to the businessmen - everyone should come forward and give their best."
  
  


• "India can become 'Developed', only when the 'Farms' and the 'Factories' are both prosperous."

19/01/2023 13:04:56

PM Modi In K'taka, Maha LIVE: PM Modi in Yadgiri

"3.5 years ago when we started Jal Jivan Mission only 3 crore rural households out of 18 cr rural households had tapwater connections in the country. Today 11 crore rural households have tapwater connection in the country," PM Modi in Yadgiri

19/01/2023 13:12:01

BJP's priority is Vikas, not vote bank politics: PM Modi in Yadgiri

Taking a swipe at the Congress, PM Modi said that the previous governments focused on caste, religion and other such poll factors. "Our priority is not vote bank politics, it is Vikas," he emphasised.

We brought development & good governance in those districts that were announced backward by the previous governments, PM Modi added.

The previous governments did not even think about removing the backwardness of this area. They did not bother to invest or develop any infrastructure here, he said earlier.

19/01/2023 13:08:29

PM Modi In K'taka, Maha LIVE: PM Modi in Yadgiri

Beginning his speech, PM Modi said that Yadgiri protects a rich culture.

"The great rule of Raja Venkatappa Nayaka here in this place leaves a wonderful trail in history. I bow before the historical and heritage land of Yadgiri," he said.

"We brought development & good governance in those districts that were announced backward by the previous governments," PM Modi added in Yadgiri.

 

 

19/01/2023 12:31:12

PM Modi inaugurates Narayanpur Left Bank Canal in Yadgiri district

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Narayanpur Left Bank Canal - Extension, Renovation & Modernisation project in Yadgiri district.

19/01/2023 11:58:35

PM Modi In K'taka, Maha LIVE: Flying activities not allowed under limits of police stations at BKC, Mumbai

Flying activities, including use of drones, paragliders, and remote-controlled micro-light aircraft, will not be allowed under the limits of police stations at BKC and nearby areas in Mumbai from noon till midnight in view of the PM's visit, police said, as per PTI.

A few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, while traffic will be diverted on some other routes, the traffic police said.

19/01/2023 08:49:11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Schedule In Maharashtra

At around 5 PM, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives in Mumbai. At around 6:30 PM, he will inaugurate two lines of Mumbai Metro and also undertake a metro ride.

19/01/2023 08:06:25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Schedule In Karnataka

In Karnataka, Prime Minister will visit the districts Yadgiri and Kalaburagi. At around 12 noon, in Kodekal, Yadgiri District, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various developmental projects related to irrigation, drinking water and a National Highway development project.

At around 2:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Malkhed, Kalaburagi District, where he will distribute title deeds (hakku patra) to the eligible beneficiaries of newly declared revenue villages and also lay the foundation stone for a National Highway project.