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NATION | Development in Gujarat and Daman
the bullet train, and the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway
are crucial for industrial and commercial growth. By
constructing four-lane highways in the tribal regions
of Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, and Tapi, the
government is reducing travel time and freight costs.
Bringing modern connectivity to tribal and rural areas
ensures access to facilities for education, healthcare,
and better income opportunities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid
the foundation stones for development projects worth
approximately ₹2,970 crore in Daman. Addressing
Daman receives gifts a public gathering there, the Prime Minister recalled
of development his previous visit, noting that the sentiments he had
n Inauguration: New terminal building of expressed back then have now become a reality. The
Namo Airport and Namo Hospital. region now proudly represents the country’s diversity
and vibrancy. Prime Minister Modi remarked, “Daman
n Foundation stone: Iconic Bridge, Daman has become a vibrant example of ‘Mini India,’ where
Convention Centre, and NIFT campus. the presence of people from diverse regions offers a
beautiful glimpse of the entire nation.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satis-
faction with the administrative progress of the Union
Territories. He commended the good governance
models being effectively implemented in Daman, Diu,
and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. He also inaugurated and laid
foundation stones for various projects related to con-
nectivity, health, education, tourism, and urban infra-
structure. Sharing a visionary perspective, he compared
Daman’s development to the economic progress of
Singapore. He stated that major projects like the ‘Namo
Inauguration of the Airport’ and the ‘Damanganga Bridge’ are not merely
first World Yogasana local developments but milestones that are giving the
Championship region a new identity on the global stage. Through such
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure initiatives, a strong foundation is being
the first World Yogasana Championship on laid for future aspirations.
June 4, marking a historic milestone in global Significant transformations are taking place in the
sports heritage. PM Modi said, “Today, a new education sector of the Union Territory. Previously,
chapter is being added to the world’s sports students here were compelled to migrate elsewhere for
heritage from the soil of Ahmedabad.” He higher education, but now the Union Territory is steadi-
noted that Ahmedabad is a UNESCO World
Heritage City, and hosting this event in this ly and robustly advancing in the field of education.
historic Indian city is a matter of pride for Schemes like ‘Saraswati Cycle Yojana’ and ‘Saraswati
the entire nation. PM Modi stated that as the Vidya Yojana’ are proving beneficial for the daughters of
sport of Yogasana expands, new possibilities the region. Initiatives like ‘Khelo India’ have taken sports
will also emerge, creating career opportunities beyond the confines of metropolitan cities, extending
for players, coaches, sports scientists, them to villages, towns, and smaller areas. Diu is also
researchers, and event managers.
emerging as a prominent ‘beach sports’ destination,
lending a new identity to sports tourism.
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