Foundation Stone & Inauguration
PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹53,400 crore in Bhuj.
Projects span power, infrastructure, water, road, solar, port, and renewable energy sectors.
Tributes and Cultural Significance
Paid respects to freedom fighter Shri Shyamji Krishna Varma and Ashapura Mata.
Recalled his deep personal and political connection with Kutch.
Celebrated Kutchi resilience after the 2001 earthquake.
Energy and Infrastructure Focus
Kutch is becoming the world's largest green energy hub.
Announced green hydrogen plant in Kutch, fully “Made in India”.
Highlighted development of Khavda Renewable Energy Park and large solar power projects.
Inaugurated PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana benefiting lakhs of Gujarat families.
Maritime and Port-Led Development
Emphasis on Kandla Port – now among India’s top in cargo handling.
Inauguration of new jetty and cargo storage facilities.
Cited expansion in shipbuilding and creation of a special maritime development fund.
Industrial and Artisan Growth
Growth in textiles, ceramics, food processing, leather, and salt industries in Kutch.
Celebrated traditional crafts like Ajrakh, Bandhani, Kutch embroidery, and Bhujodi handloom.
Ajrakh printing gets Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Agriculture and Water Reforms
Kutch farmers praised for perseverance.
Water transformation through Narmada canal project.
Region now exports mangoes, dates, cumin, dragon fruit globally.
Tourism and Employment
Tourism as key employment generator; urged more focus on Mandvi and Rann Utsav.
Highlighted Smriti Van memorial, recognized by UNESCO.
Dhordo village listed among the best tourism villages globally.
Announced Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj.
National Security and Operation Sindoor
Marked May 26 as anniversary of his first oath as PM in 2014.
Declared India as the 4th largest economy (up from 11th in 2014).
Reiterated zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
Discussed Operation Sindoor – targeting terror bases after Pahalgam attack.
Cited destruction of Pakistani airbases and precision of Indian Armed Forces.
Historic References and Messages to Pakistan
Recalled 1971 Bhuj Air Base incident and courage of local women in rebuilding it.
Message to Pakistan: fight is against terrorism, not people.
Urged Pakistani citizens to recognize the harm of terrorism supported by their government.
Closing Remarks
PM reaffirmed India’s path of development, peace, and prosperity.
Praised Kutch's spirit as an inspiration for national progress.
Extended Ashadhi Beej (Kutchi New Year) greetings.
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