Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Modi on March 7 virtually addressed the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the new Kota Airport, marking a significant milestone for Rajasthan’s Hadoti region, which includes Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar.
He described the occasion as a day of new hope and achievement, highlighting that the airport, being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs1,500 crore, will boost connectivity, trade, and tourism in the region. “When this airport becomes operational, travel will be easier, and trade will grow rapidly across the entire area, including Kota,” he said, emphasizing its potential as a catalyst for economic and industrial growth.
The Prime Minister noted Rajasthan’s rapid progress, referencing his recent visit to Ajmer where projects worth thousands of crores were inaugurated and over 21,000 youth received appointment letters. “These back-to-back programs within a week show the speed at which Rajasthan is moving forward today,” he observed.
Highlighting Kota’s unique identity, PM Modi praised its educational institutions, energy production across nuclear, coal, gas, and water sources, and globally recognized local products such as Kota Doria sarees, Kota stone, and Bundi Basmati rice.
He stated that the new airport would multiply the region’s development opportunities and enhance its tourism potential, including spiritual destinations like Shri Mathuradhish Ji and Garadia Mahadev, and wildlife hubs like Mukundara Hills.
The Prime Minister also pointed to broader connectivity initiatives transforming Kota, such as the modernisation of railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
