Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30, during which he will inaugurate and dedicate a series of development projects to the nation. According to official statements, these projects carry a collective valuation of approximately Rs 14,000 crore. Beyond these infrastructure developments, the Prime Minister is scheduled to release the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, amounting to Rs 19,000 crore, aimed at providing financial support to the agricultural sector.
The visit will commence in Banaskantha on Friday morning, where the Prime Minister will inspect the Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation Laboratory and the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre. Emphasizing the significance of these facilities, the Prime Minister stated in a post on X that the 127-acre centre serves as a vital example of integrating science and innovation to enhance the welfare of farmers and advance the dairy sector. Following this, he will address a public gathering in the district.
A significant portion of the tour focuses on expanding urban and transport infrastructure. Mr. Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A and Phase 2B. The 2A expansion will cover over 6 kilometres across five stations linking Koteshwar Road to the airport, while the 2B phase will span more than 3.3 kilometres, connecting GIFT City to Shahpur via three stations. Furthermore, the Prime Minister will initiate the upgrade of the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road (State Highway-41), expanding it from four to eight lanes. This project, costing approximately Rs 2,600 crore, is designed to enhance safety and efficiency for travellers between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.
The social welfare agenda of the visit includes a substantial push for child-friendly infrastructure. The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate 361 completed child-friendly Anganwadi centres and lay the foundation stone for 4,030 new facilities. This Rs 800 crore initiative is projected to benefit over 4 lakh people across the state. Simultaneously, the Prime Minister will dedicate 521 projects completed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, involving an investment of Rs 4,950 crore. These facilities include cold storage chains, warehouses, silos, and primary processing centres, which are intended to strengthen the state’s agricultural supply chain.
On October 31, the focus will shift to Ekta Nagar to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Prime Minister will offer floral tributes at the Statue of Unity and lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. During this leg of the visit, he will unveil additional development projects in Ekta Nagar worth over Rs 400 crore. He is also expected to tour the Rain Forest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika, alongside participating in the Narmada aarti.
A highlight of the second day will be the inauguration of Bharat Parv 2026. This cultural and tourism festival, which runs until November 15, is designed to showcase the diverse traditions, regional cuisines, and handicrafts of various states and Union territories. Conceived under the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat," the festival is expected to serve as a significant driver for local tourism in Ekta Nagar and surrounding areas. In addition to these formal inaugurations, the Prime Minister will flag off two new train services during his stay.
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