Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the Samudra se Samriddhi programme on September 20, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects across multiple sectors worth more than Rs 34,200 crore while also stressing the importance of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)’. A major focus of the event is the maritime sector, with PM Modi inaugurating and launching projects worth more than Rs 7,870 crore. These initiatives span critical infrastructure upgrades across key Indian ports.
Addressing the large gathering at Jawahar Maidan in Bhavnagar, PM Modi said, “This event is being held in Bhavnagar, but is for the entire nation. Today, to decide the direction of India from ‘Samudra’ (ocean) to ‘Samridhhi’ (progress), Bhavnagar has been chosen as the centre of the event. I congratulate the people of Gujarat and Bhavnagar for this.” PM Modi also expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes and said that the “love and blessings I have received from every corner of India and the world are my greatest treasure and strength.”
Several children made paintings and sketches for the Prime Minister. Seeing this, he thanked them for the love and asked the officials to collect the art. Hailing the Sewa Pakhwada events, PM Modi said, “From Vishwakarma Jayanti to Gandhi Jayanti, that is, from September 17 to October 2, millions of people across the country are participating in Sewa Pakhwada. I have been informed that in Gujarat, too, a 15-day ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ is currently underway. Over the past 2–3 days, many activities have taken place.”
