PM to Unveil Infra Projects Worth Rs.5,000 Crore in Arunachal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Arunachal Pradesh today, where he will launch infrastructure initiatives valued at approximately Rs.5,000 crore.
The Prime Minister is expected to land at Donyi Polo Airport in Hollongi at around 9 am, following which he will take a helicopter to the Raj Bhavan in Itanagar, according to reports.
Subsequently, he will proceed to Indira Gandhi Park to launch the development initiatives and speak at a public gathering.
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Modi will establish the groundwork for two hydropower projects - Tato-I and Heo - which will both be constructed along the Yarjep River in Shi Yomi district.
The Tato-I initiative, featuring a 186 mw capacity, will be a collaborative effort between the Arunachal Pradesh state government and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), requiring an investment of Rs.1,750 crore.
The project is projected to produce approximately 802 million units of power per year.
The 240-mw Heo initiative will similarly be a joint venture between the state government and NEEPCO, with a budget of Rs1,939 crore. This project is anticipated to yield 1,000 million units of electricity annually.
Additionally, Modi will open a convention facility in Tawang, constructed through the PM-DevINE program with funding of Rs.145.37 crore. The facility can accommodate more than 1,500 attendees, meets international standards, and will boost the area's tourism and cultural opportunities.
The Prime Minister will also initiate several important infrastructure developments valued at over Rs.1,290 crore, spanning different areas such as transportation, healthcare, and fire protection services, officials noted.
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These projects are anticipated to stimulate economic growth, enhance living standards, and improve regional connectivity, they mentioned.
The event is expected to be attended by Governor KT Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao, and Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Rebia.
Reports indicate that security measures have been enhanced throughout the city in preparation for the Prime Minister's arrival.
Following his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Modi will continue to Tripura for additional official engagements.
At the same time, local spiritual leaders known as 'nibus' conducted customary ceremonies in Itanagar on Saturday ahead of the Prime Minister's arrival.
Spiritual leader Hari Taro states, "We have offered prayers to God for the Prime Minister's well-being and strength. Our state possesses abundant cultural and traditional diversity, yet we all coexist in religious unity, fraternity, and love for our country."
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"We prayed that our PM continues to visit Arunachal more often than his predecessors. Every visit brings major schemes, projects, and opportunities that help our people prosper and move towards making Arunachal one of the developed states of the country," he added.