PM Modi inaugurates tourism and infrastructure projects in Ekta Nagar
The Prime Minister launched 23 projects worth Rs 307.83 crore to improve visitor facilities near the Statue of Unity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 23 tourism and civic infrastructure projects worth Rs 307.83 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Saturday, according to Outlook.
The projects, located in the Narmada district, include an Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotel costing Rs 50 crore, the Ekta Cruise at Rs 16 crore, and a Rain Forest attraction valued at Rs 14.30 crore.
Other inaugurated facilities include an Eco-Trail for Rs 3.67 crore, a sewage treatment plant for Rs 45.53 crore, and a water treatment plant worth Rs 21.40 crore. The Prime Minister also launched travelators, a parade track, and various lighting and garden upgrades.
Modi also laid the foundation stone for eight upcoming projects with a total value of Rs 118.88 crore. These include the Gora-Bhanadra Road at Rs 59.32 crore and a Smart Zero Waste integrated solid waste management facility priced at Rs 36.58 crore.
Additional upcoming works involve the Khalwani Bridge, a cactus and butterfly garden, and the Khalwani Eco-Tourism development. This brings the total investment for the 31 projects to Rs 426.71 crore.
Earlier on Saturday, the Prime Minister paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.