Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones of development projects worth over ₹14,000 crore in Gujarat on October 30. The projects span metro rail expansion, highway infrastructure, agricultural storage, dairy processing and rural development.
- Ahmedabad Metro to get two extensions
- 521 agricultural infrastructure projects to be dedicated
- Bovine research centre and Bio-CNG projects in dairy sector
- Gujarat to add 4,030 Anganwadi centres
- PM-KISAN’s 24th instalment to release Rs 19,000 crore
- Ekta Nagar to receive projects worth over Rs 400 crore
- Bharat Parv 2026 and Ekta Prakash Parv to promote tourism
- PM Modi to lead Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations
The programme forms part of Modi’s two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30 and 31. He will also launch projects worth over₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar on October 31.
According to a Prime Minister’s Office statement, the initiatives aim to strengthen urban connectivity, agricultural supply chains, rural infrastructure and tourism facilities.
Ahmedabad Metro to get two extensions
Modi will lay the foundation stones for two extensions of the Ahmedabad Metro network.
The Airport Extension, designated Phase-2A, will cover more than six kilometres. It will include five stations between Koteshwar Road and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The GIFT City Extension, or Phase-2B, will span more than 3.3 kilometres. It will have three stations connecting GIFT City with Shahpur.
Together, the extensions will add more than 9.3 kilometres to the planned metro network. They are intended to improve public transport access to the airport and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for widening and strengthening Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road, or State Highway-41, from four lanes to eight lanes. The project carries an estimated cost of ₹2,600 crore.
521 agricultural infrastructure projects to be dedicated
The Prime Minister will dedicate 521 completed projects developed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. These involve a combined project cost of approximately ₹4,950 crore.
The facilities include cold storage units, cold chains, warehouses, silos, polyhouses, greenhouses and integrated processing centres.
The infrastructure is expected to improve agricultural storage, supply chain efficiency and value addition to farm produce.
Modi will also mark the commencement of on-ground activities under 12 approved horticulture clusters. These cover approximately 1.46 lakh hectares and are expected to benefit more than 1.3 lakh farmers.
Two clusters in North Gujarat will focus on potato cultivation.
Bovine research centre and Bio-CNG projects in dairy sector
Modi will dedicate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre at Bhildi in Banaskantha district. Spread across 127 acres, the facility will focus on cattle breeding, genetic improvement and advanced reproductive technologies.
The PMO said the centre could accelerate breed improvement by 10 to 20 times. It will also be the country’s first specialised facility dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed.
The Prime Minister will visit its Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation laboratory and associated cattle farm.
He will also lay the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants being developed by Banas Dairy at Tharad and Radhanpur.
The Tharad plant will process 75 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily, while the Radhanpur facility will have a capacity of 100 metric tonnes per day. Together, they will process 175 metric tonnes daily.
Other projects include the expansion of a potato processing plant at Sanadar and an Automated Storage and Retrieval System for ultra-high-temperature products at Palanpur.
Gujarat to add 4,030 Anganwadi centres
The programme includes an investment of approximately₹800 crore in Anganwadi infrastructure across Gujarat.
Modi will lay the foundation stones for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi centres and inaugurate 361 completed facilities.
The initiative is expected to benefit more than four lakh people by strengthening early childhood care and community services.
The Prime Minister will also flag off the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)-Varanasi Express and the Mehsana-Becharaji-Sabarmati MEMU train services.
PM-KISAN’s 24th instalment to release Rs 19,000 crore
During the visit, Modi will release approximately Rs 19,000 crore under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme.
The amount will be transferred as part of the government’s ongoing financial support programme for eligible farmer families.
The horticulture cluster initiative will also move into its implementation phase, with projects covering 1.46 lakh hectares across 12 approved clusters.
Ekta Nagar to receive projects worth over Rs 400 crore
The second leg of the visit will focus on infrastructure and tourism development in Ekta Nagar. Modi will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth over ₹400 crore on October 31.
Projects scheduled for inauguration include a sewage and water treatment plant, facade lighting, the upgradation of Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel and the Rainforest, Unity and Eco Trail.
The Prime Minister will also lay foundation stones for the Gora-Bhandra Road Development project, an integrated zero-waste smart solid waste management project and Khalwani Eco Tourism Development.
Integrated development works at the Cactus and Butterfly Garden will also be included.
The projects aim to improve civic infrastructure, waste management, visitor facilities and tourism connectivity around Ekta Nagar.
Bharat Parv 2026 and Ekta Prakash Parv to promote tourism
Modi will inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 on October 30. The cultural and tourism event will continue until November 15.
It will provide states and Union Territories a platform to showcase their traditions, handicrafts, cuisine, cultural performances and tourist attractions.
Ekta Prakash Parv will feature a 530-metre illuminated stretch along Valley of Flowers Road and a 180-metre Glow Tunnel. The installations will use more than 1.5 crore LED lights to enhance night tourism.
PM Modi to lead Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations
On October 31, Modi will offer floral tributes at the Statue of Unity and participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations.
The occasion will mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The celebrations will include an Ekta Parade featuring security forces, along with cultural programmes and theatrical performances.
