Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat today to participate in the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ programme and inaugurate or lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore, an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Speaking on X, PM Modi termed the day “important for India’s maritime sector and our quest for self-reliance,” adding that key policies related to shipping and port development will also be highlighted during the event in Bhavnagar at 10:30 AM.
As part of the visit, the Prime Minister will undertake an aerial survey of Dholera, chair a review meeting around 1:30 PM, and visit the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal.
In a major boost to India’s maritime infrastructure, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including:
- Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock
- New container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
- Container berth, cargo handling facilities at Paradip Port
- Tuna Tekra Multi-Cargo Terminal
- Firefighting and modern road facilities at Kamarajar Port, Ennore
- Coastal protection works, including sea-walls at Chennai Port and Car Nicobar Island
- Multi-purpose cargo berth and Green Bio-Methanol Plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla
- Ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi
Beyond maritime projects, PM Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of central and state government initiatives worth over Rs 26,354 crore in sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and urban development. Key projects include:
- HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port
- Acrylics & Oxo Alcohol Project at Gujarat IOCL Refinery
- 600 MW Green Shoe Initiative and PM-KUSUM 475 MW solar feeder for farmers
- 45 MW Badeli Solar PV Project and solarisation of Dhordo village
- Expansion of Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar and Guru Govind Sinh Government Hospital, Jamnagar
- Four-laning of 70 km of national highways
The Prime Minister will review the progress of the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), a greenfield industrial city focused on sustainable industrialisation and smart infrastructure. He will also visit the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, being developed at a cost of around Rs 4,500 crore, aimed at preserving India’s maritime legacy while promoting tourism, education, research, and skill development.