PM Modi In Gujarat Today: ₹14,000 Crore Projects, Ahmedabad Metro Extensions And National Unity Day In Kevadia

Prime Minister begins two-day state visit with public meeting and project launches in Banaskantha; to attend Narmada Aarti in Ekta Nagar before October 31 celebrations marking Sardar Patel’s 151st birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Gujarat on Friday, October 30, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹14,000 crore in Bhildi, Banaskantha. He is also scheduled to visit Ekta Nagar in the evening to participate in the Narmada Aarti at Shulpaneshwar Narmada Ghat.

On Saturday, October 31, Modi will attend the National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) celebrations in Kevadia, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The Prime Minister’s programme includes the inauguration of a cattle breeding research facility, foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants, and the launch of two extensions of the Ahmedabad Metro network. He will also flag off the Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU train through video conferencing.

PM Modi Arrives In Banaskantha; Roadshow Begins In Bhildi

Modi has arrived in Banaskantha, where he is scheduled to address a public meeting in Bhildi and participate in the launch of development projects worth over ₹14,000 crore.

A roadshow by the Prime Minister has also begun in Bhildi, drawing attention to his visit to the region.

Among the key announcements are projects related to dairy infrastructure, cattle breeding, clean energy and urban transport.

Bharat Bovine Breeding And Research Centre To Be Inaugurated

In Bhildi, Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre, a 127-acre state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence dedicated to strengthening cattle breeding and genetic improvement.

The facility will focus on advanced reproductive technologies and is expected to accelerate breed improvement by 10 to 20 times. It will be the country’s first facility dedicated specifically to the Kankrej cattle breed.

The centre is expected to support scientific breeding practices and improve the quality of cattle in the region.

Foundation Stone For Two Banas Dairy Bio-CNG Plants

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy, proposed at Tharad and Radhanpur.

The plants will have the capacity to process 75 metric tonnes and 100 metric tonnes of cow dung per day, respectively.

The projects are aimed at converting cattle waste into clean energy while strengthening the dairy sector’s contribution to sustainable energy production.

Ahmedabad Metro To Get Airport And GIFT City Extensions

Two major Ahmedabad Metro expansion projects will also be taken up during the visit.

• Phase-2A (Airport Extension): The proposed stretch will cover more than 6 km from Koteshwar Road to the airport, with five stations.
• Phase-2B (GIFT City Extension): The proposed stretch will cover 3.3 km from GIFT City to Shahpur, with three stations.

The two extensions are expected to strengthen connectivity to Ahmedabad airport and GIFT City.

Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU Train To Be Flagged Off

Modi will also flag off the new Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU train through video conferencing on October 30.

The flag-off programme is scheduled for 9.30 am at Becharaji railway station. The new service is intended to improve passenger convenience and strengthen rail connectivity between Mehsana, Becharaji and Sabarmati.

PM Modi To Attend Narmada Aarti At Ekta Nagar

After his Banaskantha engagements, the Prime Minister is scheduled to reach Ekta Nagar on the evening of October 30.

He will participate in the Narmada Aarti at Shulpaneshwar Narmada Ghat. The ghat has been modernised by the Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority at a cost of ₹15.10 crore.

The visit will precede the National Unity Day celebrations scheduled for the following morning.

National Unity Day To Mark Sardar Patel’s 151st Birth Anniversary

On October 31, Modi will participate in the National Unity Day celebrations in Kevadia, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

A special theatrical performance on the theme of ‘Naxal-free India’ (Naxal Mukt Bharat), organised by the National School of Drama, will be a key highlight.

Around 2,000 artists from 126 districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism are expected to participate in the performance.

The celebrations will bring together cultural and national programmes centred on the theme of national unity.