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Prime Minister Visits Gujarat for Major Development Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Gujarat to launch and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over 14,400 crore rupees.

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Key Points

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre at Bhildi, covering 127 acres.

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Two Bio‑Compressed Natural Gas plants will be built by Banas Dairy to process 75 and 100 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily.

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Foundation stones will be laid for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase‑2 extension to the airport and Gujarat International Finance and Technology City.

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4,030 new Anganwadi child‑care centres will be built and 361 existing centres will be inaugurated, investing 800 crore rupees.

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The Prime Minister's Farmer Support Scheme will release approximately 19,000 crore rupees for farmers across India.

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New horticulture clusters covering 1.46 lakh hectares will be launched to support over 1.3 lakh farmers, especially for potato cultivation.

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A massive LED light festival with more than 1.5 crore lights will be held in Ekta Nagar, along with cultural performances and a parade.

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Summary

He will release about 19,000 crore rupees as the 24th installment of the Prime Minister's Farmer Support Scheme to benefit farmers nationwide.

Key initiatives include the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre, two Bio‑Compressed Natural Gas plants, an extension of the Ahmedabad Metro to the airport and Gujarat International Finance and Technology City, and thousands of new Anganwadi child‑care centres.

The visit also features cultural events such as the Bharat Parv 2026 festival, a large LED light display, and celebrations of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
inaugurate
to officially open or start something important
foundation stone
the first stone placed when beginning construction of a new building or project
bovine
relating to cows or bulls
genetic improvement
enhancing the traits of animals through careful breeding
compressed natural gas
a clean fuel that is stored under high pressure for use in engines
Anganwadi
a community centre that provides health, nutrition and early education for young children and mothers
metro
a rapid urban train system, often running underground
horticulture
the science and practice of growing fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants
LED
light‑emitting diode, a type of energy‑efficient lighting
parade
a public procession with music, marching groups and displays
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