PM Modi Boosts Energy, Metro Projects

30 Sep 2024 CW Team

In a significant step towards enhancing India’s energy and transport infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a series of projects totaling ?10,400 crore during his visit to Pune on September 26. A major highlight of the event will be the inauguration of the first phase of the Pune Metro Rail Project, which includes the completion of the underground section from District Court to Swargate, constructed at a cost of ?1,810 crore. Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the Pune Metro Swargate-Katraj Extension, estimated at ?2,950 crore.

Among the key initiatives, the Prime Minister will unveil several green energy projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner mobility. This includes the dedication of 500 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across India, as part of a larger plan to install 10,000 stations by 2025, with a budget of ?1,500 crore. Additionally, Modi will inaugurate 20 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) stations with future plans for 50 more, bringing the total investment to ?500 crore.

In line with sustainable energy goals, 1,500 retail outlets for E20 (20% ethanol-blended) petrol will be launched, a project worth ?225 crore. Modi will also dedicate way side amenities for truck and cab drivers, constructed at a cost of ?2,170 crore, across states including Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, and Karnataka, providing essential services like safe parking, boarding, and lodging facilities.

Further emphasizing infrastructure development, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Solapur Airport and the Bidkin Industrial Area, key projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program aimed at boosting economic growth in the Marathwada region.

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