Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore in Vav-Tharad, North Gujarat, marking one of the state’s largest recent infrastructure investments. The projects, implemented by both central and state governments, span energy, transport, railways, urban infrastructure, and housing, reflecting a major push for balanced socio-economic growth in the region.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior state leaders, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, and officials from central and state governments. The Prime Minister oversaw projects ranging from renewable energy investments at Khavda’s hybrid park in Kutch to highway expansions, enhanced railway connectivity, and state-led initiatives in urban development, water supply, health, and tribal welfare.
In addition to infrastructure projects, PM Modi virtually presided over house-warming ceremonies for 38,949 homes completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), benefiting rural families across 34 districts in Gujarat. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi credited Modi’s vision during his tenure as Gujarat’s Chief Minister, noting that the distribution of roads, electricity, and water to remote villages had transformed Banaskantha and Vav-Tharad, raising farmers’ incomes and reversing rural-to-urban migration trends.
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Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary highlighted improved connectivity and economic growth, stating that developments in civil aviation and transport would allow goods produced in the region to reach other parts of India efficiently. He also praised the Sujalam Sufalam water scheme, ongoing Rs 5,000 crore pipeline projects, and the adoption of micro-irrigation systems and bio-CNG plants, which have provided farmers with additional income streams.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauded the Prime Minister’s leadership, noting that India had remained resilient despite global fuel and energy challenges. He also emphasized the impact of numerous initiatives on improving citizens’ living standards. The Vav-Tharad district, created in October 2025 from Banaskantha, now stands as a focal point for Gujarat’s development strategy, combining infrastructure, energy, and social welfare investments.
Tuesday’s rollout underscores the government’s concentrated effort to boost regional growth, enhance rural and urban infrastructure, and expand economic opportunities, cementing Vav-Tharad’s position as a key driver of development in North Gujarat.
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