We are creating modern infrastructure for enhancing the ease of living, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.
Addressing the gathering, he said that the government believes in the mantra of the development of the nation with the development of the state.
Underlining that the state is the bearer of India’s courage, heritage and culture, he said that the pace of development in the country is directly related to the development of Rajasthan.
PM Modi noted that the central government is giving special emphasis to modern infrastructure in the state.
He explained that modern infrastructure is not limited to railways and roadways but it also enhances connectivity between the villages and the cities, gives a boost to the facilities and connects the society, makes people’s lives easier by increasing digital connectivity.
He further added that modern infrastructure not only promotes the heritage of the land but also gives impetus to development.
“Modern infrastructure is emerging as the power behind the resolve of a Viksit Bharat in the next 25 years”, the Prime Minister said as he underlined the unprecedented investments in every possible infrastructure in the country and the phenomenal pace of development.
The PM noted that the central government is investing thousands of crores in every infrastructure sector, be it railways, airways or highways.
Referring to this Budget’s provision of 10 lakh crore rupees on infrastructure, the Prime Minister said that when this much investment is done in the infrastructure, it directly impacts the development and job opportunities of the region.
He said these schemes of the government have given a new push to the economy.
PM Modi also stated that the government along with taking roads to villages, is connecting cities with modern highways. National Highways are being constructed at double the speed compared to pre-2014 days.