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India’s Prime Minister Launches Major Development Projects Across Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two‑day visit to Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, where he inaugurated a range of infrastructure, agricultural, and cultural projects.

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Key Points

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Prime Minister visited Banaskantha with the state chief minister and deputy chief minister.

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Dedicated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre, the first facility focused on the Kankrej cattle breed.

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Laid foundation stones for two bio‑CNG plants at Banas Dairy, each processing 75‑100 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily.

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Initiated Ahmedabad Metro Phase‑2A, airport extension, and Phase‑2B to GIFT City, adding new stations and routes.

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Expanded the state highway from four to eight lanes to improve travel between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.

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Inaugurated 4,030 new Anganwadi centres and opened 361 completed centres, investing around 800 crore rupees.

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Released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, worth about 19,000 crore rupees for farmers.

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Summary

Key initiatives include a new cattle‑breeding research centre, bio‑CNG plants that convert cow dung into renewable energy, and extensions to the Ahmedabad Metro and airport.

The government announced the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, providing financial assistance to millions of farmers.

Cultural celebrations such as Bharat Parv showcased India’s diverse traditions, with large light installations, a glow tunnel, and performances from thousands of artists.

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New Words to Learn

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Prime Minister
the chief executive of the Indian government
Banaskantha
a district in the state of Gujarat, western India
Anganwadi
government‑run centres that provide health, nutrition, and early education services to young children and mothers
bio‑CNG
biomethane produced from organic waste such as cow dung, used as a clean fuel
Kankrej
a breed of cattle native to Gujarat known for its strength and milk production
crore
a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to ten million
foundation stone
a ceremonial stone laid to mark the beginning of a construction project
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
a government scheme that gives direct cash support to small and marginal farmers
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