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NATION | Gifts to Rajasthan

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Rajasthan Moves on a New

Path of Development

To rapidly advance Rajasthan on the path of development, every sector – roads, electricity,
water, health, and education – is being strengthened. Because when Rajasthan develops, the
lives of every family here will prosper. In a bid to advance the state and its citizens on the
path of prosperity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth
approximately n17,000 crore in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on February 28th.

ood roads, modern rail, and air connectivity PM Modi Gifts Several
not only make travel easier but also trans- Development Projects in Rajasthan
Gform the fortunes of entire regions. When n The foundation stone was laid, and several
good roads reach every village, farmers are able development projects worth over n16,680 crore were
to sell their crops at fair prices. Traders can easily inaugurated in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
export their goods. While inaugurating development n These projects covered key sectors, including urban
projects in Ajmer, Rajasthan, Prime Minister Naren- development, drinking water supply, roads, irrigation,
dra Modi said that when tourists come, it’s natural energy, and industrial infrastructure.
that hotels flourish, dhabas flourish, and Kachori
and Dal Baati become more popular. Goods made n PM Modi distributed over 21,800 appointment letters
by Rajasthani artisans are sold here, taxis operate, to newly recruited youth in government departments
and guides find work. This means that one tourist and organisations in Rajasthan.
becomes the livelihood of many families. With this in
mind, the government is placing a strong emphasis gine government is committed to ensuring farmers
on modern connectivity in Rajasthan. benefit from numerous such irrigation projects.
Rajasthan is set to benefit greatly from the gov- PM Modi stated that work has begun on several
ernment’s river-linking campaign. Whether it’s the water projects for Jhalawar, Baran, Kota, and Bundi
revised Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project or districts. He emphasised that it is our endeavour to
the Yamuna-Rajasthan Link Project, the double-en- raise the groundwater level in Rajasthan. n

As connectivity in Rajasthan expands, investment opportunities are also
growing. A tremendous infrastructure for industry is being built along the
Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

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