Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a key visit to Gujarat, where he is set to inaugurate the Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes Semiconductor Plant in Sanand, near Ahmedabad. The facility is expected to play an important role in advancing India’s semiconductor ambitions and strengthening the domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Alongside this, the Prime Minister is laying the foundation for a series of major infrastructure and development projects across multiple sectors.
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The visit began with the inauguration of the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar. The museum offers a detailed glimpse into the historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism. Spread across seven thematic wings, it houses a rich collection of artefacts, including stone and metal sculptures, ancient manuscripts, coins, silver chariots, and miniature paintings. With over 2,000 exhibits, the museum traces the evolution of Jain traditions and their wider cultural influence.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister is set to travel to Vav-Tharad, where projects worth over ₹20,000 crore will be launched. These initiatives span key sectors such as electricity, railways, road infrastructure, healthcare, urban development, as well as rural and tribal upliftment—reflecting a broad push to improve connectivity and public services in the region.
A major highlight of the visit is the inauguration of the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, a project valued at over ₹5,100 crore. The corridor is expected to enhance connectivity to the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), a planned industrial hub, and enable faster movement of goods and people, supporting industrial growth.
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Further infrastructure developments include the foundation stone for the four-lane Idar–Badoli bypass and the inauguration of the Dholavira–Mauvana–Vav–Santalpur stretch of NH-754K. These projects are expected to improve access to remote regions and boost connectivity to heritage destinations such as Dholavira, making them more accessible to tourists while strengthening the logistics network.
Overall, the visit brings together cultural, industrial, and infrastructure initiatives, underlining a continued focus on regional development and economic expansion in Gujarat.
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