PM flags off First Phase of Ahmedabad Metro, launches many development projects

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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 4, 2019, visited Ahmedabad and launched various development projects. At Vastral Gam Metro Station at Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of Ahmedabad Metro Service. He also laid the foundation for the second phase of the Ahmedabad Metro. India’s first indigenously developed payment eco-system and automatic fare collection system based on ‘One Nation, One Card Model’ was also unveiled. He then flagged off the Metro train and took a ride in the metro.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the 1,200 bed New Civil Hospital, New Cancer Hospital, Dental Hospital and Eye Hospital at Ahmedabad. He also dedicated to the nation the Dahod Railway Workshop and Patan-Bindi Railway Line and laid the foundation of Lothal Maritime Museum.

Addressing the gathering at the BJ Medical College Ground, the Prime Minister said that it is an historic day as the dream of Ahmedabad Metro has come into fruition. He said that the metro will provide a convenient and environment friendly mode of transportation for the people at Ahmedabad. Before 2014, there was only 250 km operational network of metro in the country, while now there is 655 km, the PM said.

The Prime Minister said that the common mobility card unveiled today, eliminates the need for having multiple cards for travelling in metro and other means of transportation throughout the country. He said the card would ensure ‘One Nation-One Card’ for mobility. He added that the indigenously built card has removed the previous international dependence on making such cards. India is one of the few countries in the world having a One Nation-One Card for transportation, he added.

The Prime Minister also spoke about the various initiatives taken by the State Government and Union government for the development of Gujarat like water supply schemes, electricity for all, infrastructure development, housing for all and schemes for poor. He also explained in detail the various schemes undertaken for the welfare of Adivasi community in the State.

The transformation of the Gujarat in the past couple of decades is due to meticulous planning and hard work of the people in the State, the PM said. He added that Gujarat should be taken as a case study on how development should be undertaken. He mentioned that the multitude the infrastructural development projects being implemented in Gujarat will transform the State massively. The Prime Minister said that Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex, once completed, will showcase the maritime strength of ancient India.

Stating health as a priority of the Union Government, the PM said that the government is building quality health care infrastructure throughout the country, from Wellness Centres to Medical Colleges, according to a PIB release.