PM Modi addresses public meeting in Guwahati, Assam

Published By : Admin | May 26, 2017 | 18:17 IST
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As the BJP-led NDA government completes three years in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed a huge public meeting in Guwahati, Assam.

PM Modi opined that by 2022, we want to double our farmers' income. Through 'Sampada Yojana' we want to ensure value addition of agri-products.

Prime Minister Modi noted that for the first time, we have taken a step to uplift the OBCs. The OBC Commission has been passed. He expressed heartfelt gratitude towards people of the country, and said that they let us form a Government, gave me opportunity as a 'Pradhan Sevak'.

He also thanked people of India who made Swachhata a mass movement and further expressed gratitude media too played a key role in furthering the message of cleanliness. The PM stated that when the government is devoted to serve the people, then the entire system too falls in place & works dedicatedly.

PM Modi emphasized that his fight against corruption and black money would continue. “Everyone wants the nation to be free from grasps of corruption. Everyone wants to lead life with Imandari.”

He further mentioned that BJP government was dedicated towards the empowerment of poor. PM Modi talked about various initiatives and schemes introduced by the Government in this regard. “Our aim is to ensure affordable healthcare for all. Stent prices have been reduced considerably,” he further added.

He urged the countrymen to join him in building the New India by 2022, when India celebrates its 75th year of Independence. “Let us all commit ourselves for the next five years to take the country to new heights. Let us build a New India,” the PM said.

 

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The Cabinet further, amongst other things, approved the following:

  • Extension of timeline till March 2028 for completion of roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas.
  • Extension of timeline till March 2029 for completion of bridges in hilly areas.
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  • Long Span Bridges (LSBs) (161 Nos. with estimated cost of Rs.961 crore) pending for sanction but lying on the alignment of already sanctioned roads may be sanctioned and tendered/awarded.
  • Revision of outlay to Rs. 83,977 crore from original outlay of Rs.80,250 crore.

Benefits:

The extension of the timeline of PMGSY-III will enable the full realization of its intended socio-economic benefits by ensuring completion of targeted upgradation of rural roads. It will significantly boost the rural economy and trade by enhancing market access for agricultural and non-farm products, reducing transportation time and costs, and thereby improving rural incomes. Improved connectivity will facilitate better access to education and healthcare institutions, ensuring timely delivery of essential services, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

The continued implementation will also generate substantial employment opportunities, both directly through construction activities and indirectly by promoting rural enterprises and services. Overall, the extension will contribute to inclusive and sustainable development by bridging the rural-urban divide and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.