Security forces given free hand to deal with perpetrators of terror attack: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Yavatmal in Maharashtra today. He unveiled multiple projects in the state. Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari and CM of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis was also present on the occasion.

PM handed over the keys to selected beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). He said “About 14500 new houses are built at Yavatmal under PMAY. We will achieve our target of Housing for All by 2022. These concrete homes will lead to concrete dreams of people inhabiting them”.

He distributed certificates/cheques to women SHGs under Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission.

PM said that the program at Yavatmal is an extension of our effort to provide each and all the Panchdhara of development, that is education for children, livelihood to youth, medicine for senior citizens, irrigation to farmers and addressal of public grievances.

The PM laid the foundation stone of roads’ project worth Rs 500 Crores with the press of a button. He flagged-off Humsafar Ajni (Nagpur) - Pune Train through video link He emphasized that connectivity is the key to development and road and railway projects will help in overall development of Yavatmal and surrounding regions.

Addressing a public gathering, the PM said, “We are undergoing a deep sorrow and anguish over the Pulwama attack. Two brave sons of Maharashtra have also sacrificed their lives for nation. Our thoughts are with the bereaving families. Their sacrifices won’t go in vain. We have given security forces full freedom to choose a time, place and manner to decide the future course of action. If we are able to fulfil the dreams we aspired for or to develop nation it is because of the sacrifices of our brave soldiers.”

PM said that in order to conduct research on Sickle cell disease, a research center is being built at Chandrapur.Sahastrakund Eklavya Model Residential School was inaugurated by PM on this occasion. The school campus is spread across 15 acres and has all modern amenities. He expressed hope that the School will fulfill the aspiration of tribal children. It is a part of his mission to set up 1000 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across tribal areas.

PM said “we are specially committed to the cause of overall development of tribals from Jandhan to Vandhan. While Jandhan has helped in the financial inclusion of the poor, Vandhan is helping in bringing additional income to the poor through Minor Forest Produce. We are setting up Vandhan Kendras for value addition to Minor Forest Produce so that the tribals get a better deal for their produce. We have also denotified bamboo as tree so that tribals can diversify their income from bamboo and its produce”. 

Recalling the sacrifices made by tribal heroes in our freedom struggle, PM said that we are preserving their memories in museums and memorials across the country.   

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Dhule in Maharashtra today. He unveiled multiple projects in the state. Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, Governor of Maharashtra, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Union Minister of State for Defence and CM of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis was also present on the occasion.

Lauding  the brave hearts  who sacrificed their lives in Pulwama, PM said the nation stands by them in this hour of grief and mourning. In a strong message to the perpetrators of the terror attack, he said it  has  been the policy of India not to interfere in other’s business. However, if someone meddles in India’s affairs, it will not go unpunished.  “I salute not only to the brave sons of India but also their mothers who gave birth to such bravehearts. The perpetrators of Pulwama attack will be brought to justice and world will realise that this India is New India with a New Vision and every tear will be avenged.”.

PM inaugurated Lower Panazara medium Project under PMKSY It will irrigate about 7585 hectares area of 21 villages of Dhule and surrounding areas, acting as a lifeline to the water deficient region. He said that Prime Minister Irrigation Project has been started to improve the status of irrigation of Maharashtra and other parts of the country, including Dhule. “In last 4 years 99 irrigation projects have been fast tracked to completion. 26 of such projects belong to Maharashtra only, Panzara project is one of them. It was started 25 years back with just 21 crores but now it is completed entailing a cost of Rs 500 crores. It is the result of our efforts to bring water to the parched areas of Maharashtra”, he added.

PM dedicated Jalgaon-Udhana Doubling and electrification Rail Project to the nation. Rs 2400 crores project was fast tracked during last 4 years to ease the movement of goods and people. The rail line connecting North and South India will give a fillip to growth of surrounding regions.

Bhusaval- Bandra Khandesh Express Train was flagged off by PM through video link. The train will provide direct connectivity between Mumbai and Bhusawal.  PM also flagged off Nandurbar-Udhana MEMU train and Udhana-Paladi MEMU train.

Foundation stone of 51 Km Dhule-Nardana railway Line and 107Km Jalgaon – Manmad 3rd Railway Line was laid by the PM with the press of a button.  These projects will help in better time and rail traffic management.

PM said that these projects will usher in connectivity and development in the region and soon Dhule will give competition to Surat in terms of development.

Sulwade Jamphal Kanoli Lift Irrigation Scheme was also unveiled by PM. It will bring water from Tapi river and supply linked dams, ponds and canals benefitting 1 lakh farmers of 100 villages..

PM  laid the foundation stone of Water Supply Scheme and Underground Sewer Project under AMRUT for Dhule City with an estimated cost of around Rs 500 crores. The Water Supply Scheme will provide safe drinking water to address the water woes of water deprived Dhule region..

The PM said that his government is making every effort to make life easy and better for every citizen of India. He said that Ayushman Bharat has benefitted about 12 lakh people in such a short span, including 70,000 patients from Maharashtra and 1800 are from Dhule and it has been a ray of hope for the people who are poor and marginalised.