Ekta Nagar (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “Bharat Parv” in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on Friday. During his two-day visit to Gujarat, he also visited various stalls set up for the event.
The Prime Minister also visited the cattle farm and Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilization (ET-IVF) laboratory of the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) in Banaskantha district. He inspected the various facilities at the centre, which works on animal breeding, genetic improvement, and modern breeding techniques. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi were also present.
Special emphasis will be placed on the development of the Kankrej breed
This centre has been established with the aim of improving animal breeds, developing superior genetic traits, and promoting modern breeding techniques. It will be the first facility of its kind in the country for the Kankrej breed of cattle. This is expected to accelerate the development process of this breed by 10 to 20 times.
Prime Minister Modi also held a road show in Banaskantha before visiting the research center.
Laying the foundation stone for two bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy
During his visit to Gujarat, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for two bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy. These plants will be established in Tharad and Radhanpur. The plant in Tharad will have a capacity to process 75 metric tons of cow dung per day, while the plant in Radhanpur will have a capacity to process 100 metric tons of cow dung per day.
Ahmedabad Metro expansion will get a boost
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for Phase 2A (Airport Extension) and Phase 2B (GIFT City Extension) of the Ahmedabad Metro.
Under Phase 2A, a metro route of over 6 kilometers will be developed, with five stations. This route will connect Koteshwar Road to the airport. Meanwhile, Phase 2B will be over 3.3 kilometers long and will include three stations. It will connect GIFT City to Shahpur.
In addition, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for a project to upgrade and strengthen the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road (State Highway 41). This project, estimated to cost approximately ₹2,600 crore, will expand the road from four lanes to eight lanes. This is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.
Laying the foundation stone for 4,030 new Anganwadi centers
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi centers in Gujarat and inaugurate 361 already completed centers.
This initiative will cost approximately ₹800 crore and is expected to benefit over 400,000 people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Gujarat is focused on inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for various projects related to infrastructure, dairy development, animal breeding and research, and child welfare.