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PM Modi launched major Gujarat projects including expressways, flyovers, rail upgrades, renewable energy systems, healthcare facilities, and tourism initiatives, boosting connectivity, infrastructure, and sustainable development across the state.
Boosting Connectivity with New Expressways and Highways
In a major push for regional logistics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway. Built at a cost of Rs 5,100 crore, this access-controlled highway is designed to provide high-speed connectivity to the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), fostering industrial growth. Additionally, foundation stones were laid for the four-lane Idar-Badoli bypass and the upgradation of the Dholavira-Santalpur national highway section. (Image credit: X)
Enhancing Urban Mobility in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad
To ease traffic congestion, the PM inaugurated a new flyover at the PDPU junction on the Gandhinagar-Koba-Airport road, a corridor that handles over 1.40 lakh vehicles daily. A second flyover at the Bhaijipura junction also received its foundation stone. These projects are expected to significantly reduce travel time for commuters heading to the airport and the state capital. (AI Generated Image)
Strengthening India’s Green Energy Grid
A key highlight of the visit was the focus on renewable energy. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Khavda Pooling Station-2 along with associated transmission systems. This critical infrastructure is designed to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy, supporting India’s transition toward sustainable power and reinforcing Gujarat’s position as a green energy hub. (Image credit: GIPCL)
Modernising Railways and Regional Rail Services
The rail sector saw major upgrades with the inauguration of the 29-km Kanalus-Jamnagar doubling project and the quadrupling of the Gandhidham-Adipur section. PM Modi also marked the completion of the Himmatnagar-Khedbrahma gauge conversion and flagged off a new train service connecting Khedbrahma to Asarwa, improving transit options for North Gujarat residents. (Image credit: Ministry of Railways/ Facebook)
Expanding Healthcare and Urban Welfare
Addressing social infrastructure, the Prime Minister launched 44 urban development projects worth Rs 5,300 crore. Notably, he inaugurated an 858-bed Rain Basera (night shelter) at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, with similar facilities established at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and GMERS Medical College to provide affordable accommodation for patients’ families. (Image credit: X)
Promoting Cultural Heritage and Water Management
To boost tourism, the Prime Minister unveiled a new light and sound show at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Rani Ki Vav, and a water screen projection at Vadnagar. Also, Two major pipeline projects—Kasara-Dantiwada and Dindrol-Mukteshwar—worth Rs 1,780 crore were inaugurated to improve water security in North Gujarat, with the foundation laying for the Sabarmati Riverfront extension. (Image credit: Gujarattourism/ Instagram)