Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra, totaling more than Rs 7,600 crore.
In his speech, PM Modi said, “Development projects worth thousands of crores have been launched in various districts, with metro expansions in several cities, airport upgrades taking place in some locations, and road and highway-related projects progressing rapidly. Projects related to infrastructure, solar energy, and textile parks have been initiated. New initiatives have been taken for the benefit of farmers and livestock owners.”
“The foundation for the country’s largest container port, Vadhavan Port, has been laid in Maharashtra. Never before in Maharashtra’s history has such rapid and large-scale development occurred across so many sectors,” PM Modi added.
Highlighting the government’s efforts on skilling, the Prime Minister said that the government is focusing on skilling the youth of the country.
“Today, major countries around the world see India as a significant hub of human resources. Our youth have immense opportunities in every field, from education and healthcare to software, across the globe. That is why we are equipping our youth with skills according to global standards,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi laid the foundation for the Rs 7,000 crore upgrade of Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, a project aimed at boosting sectors like manufacturing, tourism and healthcare in the Vidarbha region. He initiated the construction of a new terminal at Shirdi Airport, worth Rs 645 crore, which will cater to religious tourists with a design inspired by the spiritual neem tree of Sai Baba.
The Prime Minister also launched 10 new government medical colleges across Maharashtra and inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, which will provide cutting-edge training in areas like artificial intelligence and robotics.
Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK), aimed at improving education management by offering data-driven insights for schools and resources for teaching and learning.
