PM to visit Gujarat on March 31; to lay foundation stone, inaugurate Rs 20,000 crore projects in Vav-Tharad

PM Modi to visit Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on Tuesday, March 31, to launch and dedicate a series of development initiatives, including projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Vav-Tharad.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Museum inauguration in Gandhinagar

The visit will begin in Gandhinagar at around 10 AM on March 31. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirtha on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. The museum is named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Ashoka and a revered figure in Jainism, known for his commitment to non-violence and the propagation of Jainism.

According to the release, this museum showcases the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage of Jainism. Located within the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus, the museum features seven distinct wings, each dedicated to unique aspects of India’s civilisational traditions.

It integrates traditional exhibits with modern digital and audio-visual installations, creating an immersive and engaging experience for visitors, researchers, and scholars, said the release.

Housing over two thousand rare treasures arranged in expansive halls, the museum enables visitors to gain a chronological understanding of the evolution of Jainism and its profound cultural impact.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Semiconductor push in Sanand

At around 12:45 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad. This will mark the commencement of commercial production at the facility, representing a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor journey.

Commercial production will start with the manufacturing of advanced Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs), which are critical components for automotive and industrial applications requiring compact, efficient, and reliable power switching systems. Each module comprises 17 chips and will be supplied to California-based Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS). When all phases of the plant are completed, it will have the capacity to produce 6.33 million units per day.

The project is part of the India Semiconductor Mission and becomes the second approved facility to begin commercial production, following Micron Technology. It also marks the entry of an Indian-origin electronics manufacturing services player into semiconductor manufacturing.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Rs 20,000 crore projects in Vav-Tharad

In the final leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will reach Vav-Tharad at around 4 PM, where he will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore spanning power, railways, road transport, health, urban development and rural infrastructure.

He will inaugurate the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, an access-controlled highway built at a cost of over Rs 5,100 crore.

Along with this, PM will lay the foundation stone for the construction of the 4-lane Idar–Badoli bypass section with paved shoulders. He will also lay the foundation stone for the upgradation of the Dholavira–Mauvana–Vauva–Santalpur section (Package-II) of NH-754K to a two-lane paved shoulder carriageway.

Other road initiatives include the flyover at Bhaijipura Junction on the Gandhinagar–Koba–Airport Road, which will ease traffic congestion and provide organised parking space beneath the structure. The Flyover Bridge at PDPU Junction on Gandhinagar-Koba-Arodram Road will also be inaugurated.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Energy and rail sector developments

In the energy sector, the Prime Minister will inaugurate key power transmission projects, including the Khavda Pooling Station-2 and associated transmission systems for the evacuation of 4.5 GW of renewable energy, with a combined cost of around Rs 3,650 crore. These projects will strengthen renewable energy integration and transmission capacity.

In the rail sector, he will dedicate to the Nation the Kanalus–Jamnagar doubling project (28 km), part of the Rajkot–Kanalus doubling project (111.20 km), and the quadrupling of the Gandhidham–Adipur section (10.69 km).

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Urban development and health initiatives

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma gauge conversion project (54.83 km), which will improve rail connectivity and passenger movement in the region. He will also flag off the Khedbrahma–Himmatnagar–Asarwa train service. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 44 Urban Development projects worth around Rs 5,300 crore across Gujarat, aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life.

In the health sector, the Prime Minister will inaugurate various Health and Family Welfare initiatives, including the inauguration of an 858-bed Rain Basera at Civil Hospital, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, and a similar facility at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Tourism and cultural projects

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Tourism projects, including the Light and Sound Show at Rani ki Vav, Patan, the Water Screen Projection Show at Sharmishtha Lake, Vadnagar, and lay the foundation stone of tourism infrastructure works at Balaram Mahadev and Vishweshwar Mahadev in Banaskantha, aimed at enhancing the tourism experience and promoting cultural heritage.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Water supply and riverfront expansion

He will dedicate to the nation two major water pipeline projects worth around Rs 1,780 crore, including the Kasara-Dantiwada Pipeline in Banaskantha and the Dindrol-Mukteshwar Pipeline across Patan and Banaskantha.

Also, he will lay the foundation stone for the water supply scheme for Ambaji and the surrounding rural areas. It will provide potable water to 34 villages and Ambaji town, benefiting approximately 1.5 lakh people in Danta and Amirgadh talukas of Banaskantha district.

Along with this, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stones for three Sabarmati Riverfront expansion projects in the Gandhinagar district, with a combined investment of around Rs 1,000 crore.

PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Support for tribal education

To support tribal education, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Government Boys Hostel at Vejalpur, Ahmedabad. The facility will support tribal students pursuing higher education.