The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today began his two-day visit in Gujarat by offering prayers at the Dwarkadheesh Temple at Dwarka.
The Prime Minister unveiled plaques to mark the laying of foundation stones for a bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka; and other road development projects.
The Prime Minister said he saw a new energy and enthusiasm in Dwarka today. He said the bridge whose foundation stone has been laid, is a means to reconnect with our ancient heritage. It will boost tourism, which will generate employment, he added, noting that development will be the key to promoting tourism.
The Prime Minister recalled how lack of infrastructure, led to difficulties and challenges for the people of Beyt Dwarka, some years ago.
The Prime Minister said that the development of the tourism sector cannot happen in isolation. He said that if we want to draw more tourists to Gir, we should also inspire the tourists to visit other nearby places like Dwarka.
Building of infrastructure should enhance economic activities and add to the atmosphere of development, the Prime Minister said. We want development of ports and port-led development; the blue economy should help further the progress of India, he added.
The Prime Minister said that the Government of India is taking steps towards the empowerment of fishermen. He said Kandla Port is seeing unprecedented growth because resources were devoted to improve the port. He said a new lease of life has been given to Alang, and steps taken for the welfare of the labourers working there.
The Prime Minister said that the Government is modernising the marine security apparatus. An institute for this will be set up in this Devbhoomi of Dwarka, he added.
Speaking on the decisions taken by consensus in the GST Council meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister said that when there is trust in a government and when policies are made with best intentions, it is natural for people to support us for the best interests of the nation.
The Prime Minister asserted that the Government wants to help fulfil the aspirations of the people, and fight poverty.
The Prime Minister said that the world's attention is being drawn to India, and people are coming to invest here. "I see Gujarat contributing actively to the development of India and congratulate the Gujarat Government," the Prime Minister added.
Today I am seeing a very different mood here in Dwarka. There is tremendous enthusiasm here. What we are working towards is not merely a bridge to reach Bet Dwarka, it connects us to our history and culture: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/3DPwCOI79A
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
I still recall how tough it was for people of Bet Dwarka. Lack of infrastructure meant transportation was tough, people faced difficulties if an emergency came up. We wanted to change this with a push on infrastructure: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/bE57rpOHd6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
Development of the tourism sector cannot be in isolation. If we want to draw more tourists to Gir, we should also inspire the tourist to visit other parts like Dwarka: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/KOOwRom8Xt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
Building of infrastructure should enhance economic activities and add to the atmosphere of development: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/x72LCGJCg5
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
When Madhavsinh Solanki ji was CM, I recall front page advertisements for the CM coming to Jamnagar to inaugurate a water tank. This is how narrow their conception of development was. We have come a long way since then & are looking at more all round & extensive progress: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
We want development of ports and port-led development. The blue economy should help further the progress of India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
Government of India is taking steps towards the empowerment of fishermen. We do not want our fishermen to live in poverty, we want to create more opportunities for them: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
Kandla Port is seeing unprecedented growth. This is because we devoted resources to improve the port. New lease of life was added to Alang, steps were taken for the welfare of the labourers working there. These are steps we are taking towards development: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
Marine policing is a sector we are looking at very closely. We are modernising marine security apparatus. An institute for this will be set up in this Devbhoomi of Dwarka. It will draw people and experts from all over India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
Diwali has come early for our citizens due to the decisions taken in the GST Council. We had said we will study all aspects relating to GST for 3 months, including the shortcomings. And thus, the decisions were taken with consensus at the GST council: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
When there is trust in a government and when policies are made with best intentions, it is natural for people to support us for the best interests of the nation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
The common citizen of India wants the fruits of development to reach him or her. Nobody wants their children to live in poverty. We want to help our people fulfil that dream and want to fight poverty: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
The world's attention is being drawn to India. People are coming to invest here. All this will bring opportunities for the people of India. I see Gujarat contributing actively to the development of India & congratulate the Gujarat Government: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 7, 2017
