Gujarat is set for a major day of development and national celebrations. The state will see new projects across farming, transport and public services as it marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Friday to launch and lay the foundation stones for projects worth over ₹14,400 crore. He will also release around ₹19,000 crore under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, which provides financial support to farmers.
In Banaskantha, PM Modi will dedicate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre at Bhildi. He will also launch work on two Bio-CNG plants run by Banas Dairy.
The projects also include the extension of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 to the airport and GIFT City. PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for 4,030 child-friendly Anganwadi centres and open 361 completed centres across Gujarat.
He will also flag off two train services to improve rail links.
Later, PM Modi will visit Ekta Nagar for events markingSardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 151st birth anniversary. The celebrations will include cultural programmes and a parade by security forces.
