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NATION | Gifts for West Bengal

The Driver of

Purvodaya mantra

West Bengal

The central government’s slogan of
Purvodaya has become more than just
a catchphrase; it has transformed into
a guiding principle that is continuously
adding new dimensions to West Bengal’s
development journey. From the launch
of the Vande Bharat sleeper train, an
initiative to modernize Indian Railways, to
other development projects, West Bengal’s
progress has gained new momentum. On
January 17-18, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation
stone for projects worth over ₹3,000 crore
in Malda and over ₹830 crore in Singur,
Hooghly, West Bengal…

he central government is continuously working edented for West Bengal’s rail connectivity. Prime
towards the goal of ensuring the equitable Minister Modi himself said, “Perhaps as much work
Tdevelopment of Eastern India to make India a has not been done in 24 hours in the last 100 years.”
developed nation. Further strengthening this resolve, The campaign to accelerate West Bengal’s progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his special visit has intensified. These projects will make travel and
in mid-January, gifted West Bengal with projects worth business easier for the people of the state. New em-
over ₹4,000 crore. The foundation stone laying and ployment opportunities will be created for the youth
inauguration of these development projects in West of the state.
Bengal are indicative of how Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s “Purvodaya” mantra is adding new chapters to Scan the QR code to watch the
Prime Minister’s full programme
the state’s development. From this sacred land of West
Bengal, another major step has been taken towards
the modernization of Indian Railways. It is from here
that the Vande Bharat sleeper trains, which are entire- Connecting India
ly indigenously manufactured, have been launched in is our priority, and
India. This first Vande Bharat sleeper train connects bridging distances is
the land of Maa Kali to the land of Maa Kamakhya. our mission.
West Bengal has also received nearly half a dozen
new Amrit Bharat Express trains. These trains will Narendra Modi,
make travel to Varanasi, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu easier. Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s two-day visit has been unprec-

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