The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, flagged off the Bandra- Jamnagar Humsafar Express, at Jamnagar in Gujarat. He dedicated the new 750 bed annexe of Guru Gobind Singh Hospital to the nation and unveiled various SAUNI projects. He also launched other development projects at Jamnagar including the 51 km pipeline from Aaji-3 to Khijadia.
Addressing the huge gathering, the Prime Minister talked about the resolve and hard work of the Gujarat Government in the past couple of decades to deal with the water shortage problem. In this context, he mentioned about his determination to not allow ‘Tanker Raj’ in Gujarat and how Sardar Sarovar Dam has brought relief to the people of the Gujarat. He appealed to the citizens to conserve each and every drop of water for the benefit of present and future generation.
Hailing the health sector revolution in Gujarat, Prime Minister said that the hospitals that have come up in the past few years in Gujarat will greatly benefit the poor. He said that Ayushman Bharat scheme rolled out by the Union Government will ensure affordable and quality healthcare for the poor.
The Prime Minister said that structural and long terms measures are required to overcome the challenges faced by the country, instead of poorly thought out short term ones. In this context, he mentioned about the long term visionary schemes introduced by the Union Government. He said that PM –KISAN scheme is a long term and comprehensive plan for the welfare of the farmers.
Talking about the Union Government’s efforts in boosting the MSME sector, Prime Minister said that the easy availability of credit and people-friendly GST will greatly benefit the youngsters. He said that the initiatives taken by the Government has ensured improved Ease of Business rankings.
Praising the efforts of armed forces, PM said that the entire nation is proud of our soldiers. He said that the menace of terrorism has to be eliminated.
For many years, there was an issue of water shortage in Gujarat. This state has been drought prone.
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While there was a problem, there was also a determination to solve this problem. We worked to improve water scarcity, particularly in the areas where water shortage was more: PM
The Sardar Sarovar Dam has brought much relief to the people of Gujarat. This project was completed despite neglect from earlier state governments and adversities from various quarters.
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I was certain that I can’t allow ‘Tanker Raj’ to carry on in Gujarat: PM @narendramodi
Gujarat has witnessed a revolution in the health sector in the last many years. Hospitals with modern facilities are coming up across the state. This benefits the poor: PM @narendramodi
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In Ayushman Bharat, India is home to one of the biggest healthcare programmes in the world. The coming of this initiative ensures top quality and affordable healthcare for the poor: PM @narendramodi
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Having seen the hardships we face due to water shortage, it becomes our responsibility to conserve every drop of water. This benefits our present and future generations: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 4, 2019
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will bring substantive benefits for India’s farmers. It is a long term and comprehensive effort for farmer welfare: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 4, 2019
India needs structural and long term measures to overcome the challenges we face. The time for poorly thought out short term measures is over: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 4, 2019
India needs structural and long term measures to overcome the challenges we face. The time for poorly thought out short term measures is over: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 4, 2019
The Central Government’s efforts for the MSME sector will help many youngsters. Dreams of youngsters will not remain unfulfilled due to shortage of credit. We also made GST simple and people-friendly.
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These and other steps have ensured improved ‘Ease of Business’ rankings: PM
The entire nation agrees that the menace of terror has to be eliminated: PM @narendramodi
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It is natural that we all should believe the armed forces and be proud of the forces.
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Yet, I don’t understand why some people still want to question the forces: PM @narendramodi
