PM Modi inaugurates Rs 600 cr development projects in Goa

24 Dec 2021 CW Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects costing more than Rs 600 crore in Goa, comprising the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum.

On the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, PM Modi inaugurated New South Goa District Hospital, a super speciality block at Goa Medical College, an aviation skill development centre at Mopa Airport and the gas-insulated substation at Dabolim-Navelim in Margao.

During the event arranged at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Modi additionally felicitated the freedom fighters and veterans of Operation Vijay as part of Goa Liberation Day celebrations.

Speaking at the event, PM Modi said that Goa came under Portugal rule when the other significant part of the nation was ruled by the Mughals.

PM Modi offered floral tributes at Martyrs' Memorial in Panaji and also attended Sail Parade and FlyPast on Goa Liberation Day occasion.

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