PM Modi to lay foundation of 2800 MW nuclear power plant in Rajasthan, the project is worth Rs…

In a major boost for Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Mahi-Banswara nuclear plant– a 2800 MW power plant– and inaugurate a range of other development projects during his visit to the state on Thursday. The proposed nuclear facility, which is estimated to be built at a cost of Rs 42,000 crore, is expected to play a crucial role in the Rajasthan’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency.

Which project will PM Modi inaugurate?

According to an official statement, PM Modi will launch a slew of projects spanning across key sectors such as energy, water, infrastructure, health and urban development, including 590 MW renewable energy project in Bikaner to be built at a cost of Rs 8,500 crore, high-capacity power transmission lines with a total capacity of 15.5 gigawatts being laid across Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sirohi, Nagaur and Bikaner for Rs 13,183 crore.

Fifteen new drinking water supply projects across 11 districts, including Banswara, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Sikar and Ajmer, worth Rs 5,884, construction of two new flyovers, a bridge over the Banas river, 119 roads under the Atal Pragati Path scheme in Bharatpur, and three new grid substations in Bikaner and Jaisalmer, officials said.

Additionally, the prime minister will also inaugurate multiple completed projects, including solar energy plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW and 925 MW Nokh Solar Park in Phalodi, decentralised solar energy plants of 895 MW capacity built for Rs 3,132 crore under the PM-KUSUM-C scheme, works at Isarda dam, Dholpur lift scheme and other regional irrigation projects, seven road projects in Barmer, Ajmer, Beawar, Dungarpur, Banswara, Rajsamand and Udaipur, a water resources project worth Rs 20,833 crore, among others.

PM to flag off new Vande Bharat Express trains

Modi will also flag off Vande Bharat Express trains — Bikaner to Delhi Cantt and Jodhpur to Delhi Cantt, and the Udaipur-Chandigarh express, and apart from this, 15,000 youths will receive appointment letters as part of a government drive to generate jobs across various departments.

Apart from these, 15,000 youths will receive appointment letters as part of a government drive to generate jobs across various departments.

“Overall, development projects worth over Rs 1.22 lakh crore will be either inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid in the programme, out of which Rajasthan alone will receive projects worth Rs 1,08,468 crore,” said an official.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma gave directions to officials to complete all the preparations for the event ahead of the PM arrival in Banswara.

(With PTI inputs)