NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on October 28, 2024, to inaugurate key projects and strengthen ties in the defense sector. He will be joined by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for the joint inauguration of the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, marking a significant milestone in India’s military aviation capabilities.
The TATA Aircraft Complex will be the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. This facility is part of a larger C-295 aircraft program, which includes the delivery of 56 aircraft, with 16 being supplied directly by Airbus from Spain. The remaining 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd., creating a comprehensive ecosystem for manufacturing, assembly, testing, and maintenance.
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Following the inauguration in Vadodara, PM Modi will travel to Amreli, where he will inaugurate the Bharat Mata Sarovar in Dudhala. Developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Dholakia Foundation, this project has significantly increased the dam’s capacity from 4.5 crore to 24.5 crore liters, improving water supply for local farmers and communities.
At a public function in Amreli, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for various development projects valued at over ₹4,900 crores, benefiting multiple districts including Jamnagar, Morbi, and Junagadh. The projects will focus on crucial infrastructure developments such as road enhancements and water supply systems.
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Among the key infrastructure projects is the four-laning of several national highways and the Bhuj-Naliya Rail Gauge Conversion Project, completed at a cost of approximately ₹1,100 crores. This extensive railway project will enhance connectivity and stimulate socio-economic growth in the Kachchh district.
Additionally, PM Modi will initiate tourism-related development projects, including the transformation of the Karli Recharge Reservoir in Porbandar into a world-class eco-tourism destination. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to sustainable tourism and local development.
This visit underscores the government’s focus on advancing infrastructure, enhancing defense capabilities, and promoting sustainable development in Gujarat.