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PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 400 crore in Ekta Nagar

The projects include a sewage and water treatment plant, an IRCTC hotel and tourism upgrades to boost infrastructure and civic amenities at the Statue of Unity site.

  • On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 400 crore at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • These projects were unveiled during the annual Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations honoring Patel's birth anniversary. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the 'Iron Man' as the architect of modern India and symbol of national unity.
  • Modi's two-day visit encompasses Rs 14,000 crore in development projects and a Rs 19,000 crore PM-KISAN payout, with infrastructure featuring new trains, Ahmedabad Metro expansion, and bovine research facilities in Banaskantha.
  • The celebrations featured the Ekta Parade and a special theatrical presentation on Naxal Mukt Bharat involving around 2,000 artists from 126 districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism. A grand cultural performance showcased India's heritage with around 5,000 participating artists.
  • Future initiatives include laying the foundation for 4,030 new child-friendly Anganwadi Centres, representing an Rs 800 crore investment designed to benefit over four lakh people. Infrastructure upgrades like the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road expansion aim to improve connectivity across North Gujarat.
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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