PM Modi launches ₹5,100 crore infrastructure projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched infrastructure projects worth over 5,100 crore rupees in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the state’s growing role in energy and regional development.

PM Modi virtually laid the foundation stones for two major hydropower projects in the Shi Yomi district, and a convention centre in Tawang.

The Prime Minister also rolled out projects worth over Rs 1,290 crore across sectors, including road connectivity, healthcare, and fire safety.

 

 

Later, addressing a public meeting at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar, the  Prime Minister said, the land of Arunachal is not only the land of the rising sun but also a cradle of patriotism.

He said, just as the first colour of the Tricolour is saffron, similarly, the first colour of Arunachal is saffron. Every person here is a symbol of valour and simplicity.

Modi said, during the tenure of the NDA government, central ministers have visited the northeast more than 800 times and strived to go to far-reaching districts and villages.

He said that as a Prime Minister, he has come to the northeast more than 70 times.

The Prime Minister said, We regard all eight Northeastern states as forms of Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, we cannot see this region lagging in development. 

 

Mr. Modi noted that India has set a target of producing 500 GW of electricity from non-conventional sources by 2030 through solar, wind, and hydro projects.

He said Arunachal Pradesh is working in parallel with the nation in this direction.

He said the two hydropower projects, whose foundations were laid today, will further strengthen the state’s position as a major power producer, generating employment opportunities for thousands of youths and ensuring affordable electricity for developmental activities.

 

 Speaking on the Next Generation GST reforms, the Prime Minister said women will be among the biggest beneficiaries of this reform.

He explained that the reforms would ease monthly household expenses and boost savings, as from today, GST will be restricted to only two slabs, that is 5 per cent and 18 per cent, with many other items made tax-free. PM Modi described the GST Bachat Utsav as a memorable milestone for households across the country.

 

 Prime Minister will inaugurate the redeveloped Mata Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus at Tripura’s Udaipur, later today.