Gujarat's Ekta Nagar Receives ₹284 Crore Boost as PM Unveils Key Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Gujarat on 30th October, 2024, starting in Ekta Nagar, located approximately 200 km from Ahmedabad. During this visit, he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth over ₹284 crore in the Narmada district, which is home to the iconic Statue of Unity.
Projects included,
Sculptures
Walkways
Renewable Energy Initiatives
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar Receives ₹284 Crore Boost as PM Unveils Key Projects |
Total Project Value | Over ₹284 crore |
Key Inaugurations | – Bonsai Garden – Sardar Sarovar Dam Experience Center – 50-bed sub-district hospital (₹22 crore), featuring trauma center, CT scan, ICU, and more – Sewage treatment plant |
Sustainable Development | – 4 MW solar project worth ₹23.26 crore – Redevelopment of Hospitality District (₹60 crore) – Land elevation and flood protection initiatives |
Renewable Energy | – Foundation stone for a ₹75 crore sewage management plant for 4,000 homes |
Tourism and Attractions | 24 new sculptures by renowned sculptors – Walkways from Bus Bay to Viewpoint-1 and Ekta Dwar to Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan (Phase 1) – Miyawaki Forest expansion |
Significance | – Enhanced tourism, infrastructure, and sustainable development in Ekta Nagar |
About Ekta Nagar | – Home to the Statue of Unity (world’s tallest statue) – Ekta Nagar railway station (formerly Kevadiya station) |
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