PM Modi addresses gathering at a mega health camp in Surat, Gujarat

Published By : Admin | September 8, 2022 | 11:00 IST
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Prime Minister iterated a story about how the people of Surat started a revolt against the colonial rule, PM Modi said, “During the time of colonial rule, Surat was one of the first places in the country to protest against the salt law.” PM Modi further said that Surat is exemplary for its unity and one of the “Panch Pran” is instilled in the people of Surat.

PM Modi talked about how health of countrymen is an important factor for the progress of the nation. PM Modi said, “In the last years, we have laid special emphasis on health infrastructure as well as on public awareness…Today there is a strong network of multispecialty hospitals all over Gujarat. Medical colleges have increased from 11 to 31 in last two decades, AIIMS is also coming up and many medical colleges are proposed.”

PM Modi told people how Ayushman Bharat has been strengthening the people of India and making them “Aatmanirbhar”. PM Modi said, “About four crore patients have got free treatment across the country. In this, more than 30 lakh beneficiaries are also from Gujarat.” PM Modi further linked availability of clean water to good health, PM Modi stated, “In the past years, commendable efforts have been made for pure drinking water in Surat. I am happy that due to double engine government, today 97 percent rural households of Gujarat are getting water from tap.”

Talking about the scheme launched for rural India, PM Modi gave examples of PM SVAMITVA Yojana and PM KISAN Yojana. PM Modi said, “Drone survey has also been completed in about 1600 villages of Gujarat. Property cards are not only helping in reducing land disputes in villages, but are also making it easier to get help from banks for business… More than 60 lakh farmer families of Gujarat have also got benefits from PM KISAN.”

Hitting out at the opposition, PM Modi asserted, “I remember, in the earlier governments, big announcements were made in the name of farmers, but nothing reached the farmers' account. But the double engine government is working keeping the interests of the farmers as paramount.”

PM Modi finally addressed the people on working towards the resolutions taken up by the nation, PM Modi said “Just a few days ago, India has achieved the distinction of becoming the world's 5th largest economy. With this achievement, the country has got the courage to work harder and to fulfill the big resolutions of Amrit kaal.”

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PM to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth around ₹18,800 Crore in Surat
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PM to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth around ₹2,970 Crore in Daman
PM to dedicate New Terminal Building of NAMO Airport in Daman
PM to lay foundation stones of port projects worth ₹885 Crore for the UT of Lakshadweep

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Daman on 5th June, 2026. At around 2:30 PM, Prime Minister will visit Hazira in Surat district and review ongoing industrial operations and infrastructure projects. At around 4:15 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth around ₹18,800 crore in Surat. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

Prime Minister will then travel to Daman, where at around 6:15 PM, he will inaugurate the New Terminal Building of NAMO Airport in Daman. This will be followed by the dedication of NAMO Hospital in Daman to the nation. Thereafter, at around 7:15 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth around ₹2,970 crores in Daman. He will also lay the foundation stone of four important projects for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep worth around ₹885 crore. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

PM in Surat

Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat across the road, power and industrial sectors.

Prime Minister will dedicate Packages VI and VII of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway to the nation, enhancing high-speed transportation, logistics efficiency and economic connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for key infrastructure projects which includes the four-laning of critical sections on NH-56 to enhance connectivity across tribal regions and boost access to the Statue of Unity.

Prime Minister will also inaugurate a 200 bedded ESIC Hospital in Surat, providing modern secondary healthcare across key specialties, backed by a central laboratory and essential ancillary services. It also features 24/7 emergency and trauma care to ensure the timely management of occupational injuries and medical emergencies. Prime Minister will inaugurate critical utility and industrial infrastructure projects, including the Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to enhance power evacuation capacity under the Inter-State Transmission System. Prime Minister will also inaugurate several important initiatives of Government of Gujarat, including modern power distribution upgrades under the Revamped Reforms-Based Distribution Sector Scheme in Valsad, advanced effluent disposal and treatment infrastructure at Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) and Sarigam Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), and essential layout utilities at the Jambusar Bulk Drug Park.

PM in Daman

Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth around ₹2,970 crore in Daman. These projects span various sectors including healthcare, civil aviation, tourism, infrastructure, connectivity and public welfare and are expected to provide a major boost to the overall development of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Prime Minister will inaugurate and dedicate projects worth around ₹1,340 crore, including the New Terminal Building of NAMO Airport and NAMO Hospital, among others in Daman. The new airport terminal will significantly enhance regional air connectivity and facilitate economic growth in the region. NAMO Hospital, the district hospital in Daman district, has been developed to cater to nearly 1,500 OPD patients per day and will strengthen access to quality healthcare services for the people.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of projects worth around ₹1,630 crore. Major projects include the Iconic Bridge, the Daman Convention Centre and the NIFT Campus at Daman, among others. These projects are expected to strengthen modern infrastructure, boost tourism, promote investment, generate employment opportunities and improve the quality of life of the people.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of important projects for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep worth around ₹885 crore. These projects include Development of Port Facilities on the Eastern and Western Sides of both Kalpeni Island and Kadmat Island. The development of these multipurpose jetties will facilitate year-round berthing of large passenger vessels, including cruise vessels of up to 300 metres in length. The projects will enable safe and efficient passenger and cargo handling and provide integrated facilities for fish handling, fuel distribution, ice supply and boat repair. These initiatives will strengthen maritime connectivity, support the livelihoods of local fishermen, promote tourism and contribute to the socio-economic development of the islands.