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Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas | NATION

Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail
Corridor Project Progressing Smoothly

PM Modi visited the bullet train station under
construction in Surat, Gujarat, and reviewed the
progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Diwas. Tribal pride has been an integral part of
Rail Corridor. He interacted with the team behind India’s consciousness for thousands of years.
India’s first bullet train project and inquired about the When tribal youth are given the opportunity, they
project’s progress, including adherence to speed and have the power to achieve great heights in every
schedule targets. The staff reported that the project is field. Courage, hard work, and ability are inherited
progressing smoothly without any difficulties. from their traditions. The example of the sports
world shows how tribal sons and daughters have
Inauguration & Foundation contributed significantly to raising the glory of India
for Rapid Development worldwide. Furthermore, the central government is
working day and night to ensure a bright future for
n Inauguration and foundation stone laying of several tribal children. PM Modi said that in the past five to
development projects aimed at uplifting the Dediapada
tribal communities of Gujarat and improving six years alone, the central government has invested
infrastructure in rural and remote areas of the region. more than 18,000 crore rupees in Eklavya Model
Residential Schools across the country. Necessary
n Griha Pravesh (Housewarming) of one lakh houses: facilities have been provided for girls in the schools.
Constructed under the Prime Minister Janjati Adivasi
Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba As a result, the number of tribal children enrolled in
Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JAGUA). these schools has increased by 60 percent.
n Inauguration of 42 Eklavya Model Residential Schools OFFERED PRAYER TO DEVMOGRA MATA
(EMRS) dedicated to tribal students at a cost of
approximately ₹1,900 crore. PM Modi visited the Devmogra Mata Temple on
November 15th, marking Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
n Inauguration of 228 multi-purpose centers serving as hubs He offered a prayer to Devmogra Mata and sought
for community-based activities, the Center of Competence blessings for the good health and progress of all cit-
at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, and the Tribal
Research Institute (TRI) building for the preservation of izens. PM Modi described the experience as sacred
tribal culture and heritage in Imphal, Manipur. and urged people across the country to visit the
temple to receive the goddess’s blessings.
n Flagged off 250 buses to 14 tribal districts of Gujarat
to improve connectivity in tribal areas.
BEST WISHES ON JHARKHAND’S
n Laying the foundation stone for 748 kilometers of new FOUNDATION DAY
roads to enhance connectivity in tribal areas and 14 PM Modi extended his best wishes on Jharkhand’s
Tribal Multi-Marketing Centres (TMMCs) under DA-
JAGUA to serve as community centers. Foundation Day. Jharkhand is a glorious land rich
in vibrant tribal culture. Recalling the legacy of
building Eklavya Model Bhagwan Birsa Munda, he said the history of this
Residential Schools, for sacred land is filled with inspiring stories of courage,
2,320+ which the foundation
crore to be spent on stone was laid struggle, and dignity. n Scan the QR code to watch the
Prime Minister’s program.

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