PM's remarks at launch of development projects at Arrah, Bihar

Published By : Admin | August 18, 2015 | 14:12 IST
QuotePM Narendra Modi dedicates development projects worth Rs. 1.25 lakh crores in Ara, Bihar
QuotePM Modi lays the foundation stone of 11 National Highway projects
QuoteWelfare of farmers is essential for agriculture to develop: PM Modi
QuotePackage of Rs. 1.25 lakh crore will change the face of Bihar: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today announced a Rs. 1.25 lakh crore development package for Bihar. He said an additional Rs. 40,000 crore was also being invested in the state through various projects under implementation.

Bihar, Highway, National Highway projects, Agriculture, Arrah,

He was speaking at the launch of several development projects at Arrah in Bihar. The Prime Minister unveiled plaques for the dedication to the nation and foundation stones of 11 National Highway projects. He also inaugurated 22 Skill Training Centres, and unveiled the foundation stone for Regional Vocational Training Institute for women, Patna.

Bihar, Highway, National Highway projects, Agriculture, Arrah,

The Prime Minister said the projects being launched today would transform the face of Bihar in the days to come. He said his Government does not think in compartments.

The Prime Minister mentioned the Make in India programme and the fact that foreign investment was being promised. In this context he mentioned the commitment of the UAE Government. He added that skill development and assured power supply were essential for the success of Make in India and ensuring employment. He also mentioned his call for Start Up India, Stand Up India. He said Dalit and Adivasi entrepreneurs should be encouraged by banks. He said this was the holistic vision with which his Government was working.

Bihar, Highway, National Highway projects, Agriculture, Arrah,

The Prime Minister said farmer welfare is essential for agriculture to develop. He said the Agriculture Ministry was now being renamed and reoriented as the Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

The Prime Minister said that for India to progress, the eastern part of India had to move forward.

 

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Canadian PM calls PM Modi, extends invitation for G7 Summit
June 06, 2025
QuoteThe two leaders acknowledge the deep people-to-people ties between India and Canada

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi got a call from Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Carney.

During conversation, Shri Modi congratulated Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Carney on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month.

The two leaders acknowledged the deep people-to-people ties between India and Canada and reaffirmed their commitment to work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests.

Prime Minister, Shri Modi conveyed that he looks forward to their meeting at the Summit.

In a X post, Shri Modi wrote;

"Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit."