AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said cities will shape India’s destiny and he will ensure that it becomes a developed nation in the next 25 years.
He said that new cities are being built in the country according to the global business demand.
Addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad after inaugurating Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Train and inauguration of the first phase of Ahmedabad Metro Rail ProjectHe also advocated modernization of cities according to the changing times and called for the construction of twin cities.
“21st century India is going to get new momentum from the cities of the country. With the changing times it is necessary to constantly modernize our cities with the changing needs. So much attention is being paid and investments are being made on the cities.” in the country, because they will ensure the creation of a developed India in the coming 25 years.”
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore, Jaipur – these cities will shape the destiny of India in the next 25 years. These investments are not just limited to connectivity, but smart facilities are being made available in dozens of cities; He said that infrastructure is being improved and suburbs are being developed.
On twin cities, he said, “Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad is a classic example of how a twin city is developed. The groundwork is being laid for the development of multiple twin cities in Gujarat. So far, we have tried to build a New York-New Jersey twin. Heard about the city. Our India cannot be left behind.”
He said that twin cities like Anand-Nadiad, Bharuch-Ankleshwar, Valsad-Vapi, Surat-Navsari, Vadodara-Kalol, Morbi-Wankaner, Mehsana-Kadi would strengthen the identity of Gujarat.
“With the focus on improving and expanding existing cities, new ones are also being built to meet the demands of global trade,” he said.
He said the new Vande Bharat Express train, which will be flagged off from Gandhinagar Rajdhani railway station, will reduce the travel time between Ahmedabad and Mumbai from eight hours to five-and-a-half hours and make the journey comfortable.
Modi announced that India would start 75 Vande Bharat Express trains, and said. Its specialty is that it accelerates in just 52 seconds. When cheetahs were brought to India, there was a discussion about how fast it accelerates.
Shatabdi trains also take six to seven hours. But this Vande Bharat train will reach Mumbai from Ahmedabad in five and a half hours.
He said that during his interaction with railway employees in Kashi, he came to know that poor people are using Vande Bharat trains as they provide more luggage space and reduce travel time thereby helping them to recover the cost of tickets. Help is available.
Modi said that the government is also focusing on running electric buses to get rid of smoke, save the environment and increase speed.
“So far under this scheme, more than 7,000 electric buses have been approved in the country, with the central government spending about Rs 3,500 crore. For Gujarat, 850 electric buses have been approved. Many of these Buses are already on the roads,” he said. PTI
He said that new cities are being built in the country according to the global business demand.
Addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad after inaugurating Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Train and inauguration of the first phase of Ahmedabad Metro Rail ProjectHe also advocated modernization of cities according to the changing times and called for the construction of twin cities.
“21st century India is going to get new momentum from the cities of the country. With the changing times it is necessary to constantly modernize our cities with the changing needs. So much attention is being paid and investments are being made on the cities.” in the country, because they will ensure the creation of a developed India in the coming 25 years.”
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore, Jaipur – these cities will shape the destiny of India in the next 25 years. These investments are not just limited to connectivity, but smart facilities are being made available in dozens of cities; He said that infrastructure is being improved and suburbs are being developed.
On twin cities, he said, “Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad is a classic example of how a twin city is developed. The groundwork is being laid for the development of multiple twin cities in Gujarat. So far, we have tried to build a New York-New Jersey twin. Heard about the city. Our India cannot be left behind.”
He said that twin cities like Anand-Nadiad, Bharuch-Ankleshwar, Valsad-Vapi, Surat-Navsari, Vadodara-Kalol, Morbi-Wankaner, Mehsana-Kadi would strengthen the identity of Gujarat.
“With the focus on improving and expanding existing cities, new ones are also being built to meet the demands of global trade,” he said.
He said the new Vande Bharat Express train, which will be flagged off from Gandhinagar Rajdhani railway station, will reduce the travel time between Ahmedabad and Mumbai from eight hours to five-and-a-half hours and make the journey comfortable.
Modi announced that India would start 75 Vande Bharat Express trains, and said. Its specialty is that it accelerates in just 52 seconds. When cheetahs were brought to India, there was a discussion about how fast it accelerates.
Shatabdi trains also take six to seven hours. But this Vande Bharat train will reach Mumbai from Ahmedabad in five and a half hours.
He said that during his interaction with railway employees in Kashi, he came to know that poor people are using Vande Bharat trains as they provide more luggage space and reduce travel time thereby helping them to recover the cost of tickets. Help is available.
Modi said that the government is also focusing on running electric buses to get rid of smoke, save the environment and increase speed.
“So far under this scheme, more than 7,000 electric buses have been approved in the country, with the central government spending about Rs 3,500 crore. For Gujarat, 850 electric buses have been approved. Many of these Buses are already on the roads,” he said. PTI