Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Rajasthan today, December 17, to participate in the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme, which celebrates the completion of one year of the state government. During his visit to Jaipur, the Prime Minister will launch and inaugurate several key projects, with a total value exceeding Rs 46,300 crore.
As per the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the event will feature the inauguration of nine major projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore, including seven central government initiatives and two state government projects. Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for 15 other projects valued at over Rs 35,300 crore. These projects will cover various sectors, including energy, transportation, and water supply.
Among the inaugurated projects, some key initiatives include the Navnera Barrage, a Smart Electricity Transmission Network, and railway electrification for the Bhildi-Samdari-Luni-Jodhpur-Merta Road-Degana-Ratangarh section. Another major project is Package 12 of the Delhi-Vadodara Green Field Alignment (NH-148N), which will include a major bridge over the Mej River. These projects aim to boost connectivity, fulfill energy demands, and support the Prime Minister’s vision of green energy.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation for several important water-related projects, such as the Ramgarh Barrage and Mahalpur Barrage, alongside a system that will transfer water from the Navnera Barrage to Bisalpur and Isarda Dams via an aqueduct on the Chambal River. With a combined cost of over Rs 9,400 crore, these water initiatives will help meet the growing water needs of the region.
Other significant projects include the installation of rooftop solar plants on government buildings, the creation of a 2,000 MW solar park, and the development of two 1,000 MW solar parks in Poogal, Bikaner. Additionally, a drinking water transmission line from Saipau (Dholpur) to Bharatpur will be established, improving water accessibility in the area.
In the transport sector, PM Modi will lay the foundation for several railway projects, such as the Luni-Samdari-Bhildi Double Line, Ajmer-Chanderiya Double Line, and Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur Double Line, which will improve the region's railway network. There will also be key energy transmission projects to meet the growing power requirements of the state.
These projects reflect the government's commitment to improving infrastructure, ensuring sustainable energy, and meeting the needs of Rajasthan’s growing population.