Dwarka, an ancient city with deep ties to Lord Krishna, epitomises India’s prosperity in the annals of its storied past.

During his visit, PM Modi offered prayers and paid tribute to this historical and spiritual landmark. He presented peacock feathers as an offering, symbolising respect and homage to the deity Krishna, with whom the city is intrinsically linked.

Updated on Feb 25, at 10.35 p.m.

Prime minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the revered Shri Beyt Dwarkadhish Mandir today ahead of inaugurating and attending the groundbreaking ceremony for numerous projects in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka and Porbandar districts today.

Commencing his visit with a temple visit, the PM paid his respects at the revered Shri Beyt Dwarkadhish Mandir following his arrival in Jamnagar the previous day.

A small island off the coast of Dwarka and accessed via Okha is home to the temple of the same name and is believed to be the abode of Lord Krishna. The PM offered prayers here before addressing a large assembly of attendees.

A highlight of his visit was the inauguration of the Sudarshan Setu, previously known as the Signature Bridge. This engineering marvel, spanning 2.32 kilometres and including a 900-metre central double-span cable-stayed portion, connects the mainland of Okha with the island of Beyt Dwarka.

Constructed at an estimated cost of ₹979 cr, the bridge features a four-lane road, 27.20 metres in width, with 2.50-metre wide footpaths on either side.

It is noteworthy that the PM is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, marking his arrival with a roadshow in Jamnagar on the evening of Feb 24.

Projects to be inaugurated by PM Modi

The visit aims to inaugurate and lay foundation for a slew of projects across the nation, totaling more than ₹52,250 crore, spanning the sectors of health, infrastructure, energy, and tourism.

He will inaugurate five new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) located in Rajkot (Gujarat), Bathinda (Punjab), Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Kalyani (West Bengal), and Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh) at a public ceremony in Rajkot today.

His visit also includes the groundbreaking of several renewable energy projects to boost the sector's capacity in the region. This consists of the 300 MW Bhuj-II solar power project, a grid-connected 600 MW solar PV power project, the Khavda solar power project, and the 200 MW Dayapur-Il wind energy project.

PM Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation for 200 healthcare projects worth over ₹11,500 crore across 23 states and Union Territories. He is set to lay the foundation for the new Mundra-Panipat pipeline project, an investment exceeding ₹9,000 crore.

(Source: IANS)

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