The Prime Minister launches several projects in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Chabahar port, being developed with Indian participation in Iran, would further spur the growth of Kandla Port in Gujarat.

Modi has launched several projects on Gujarat on 22 May 2017, including Kandla Port and a Pumping Station at Bhachau, releasing of Narmada Waters for the Tappar dam.

Addressing a large public meeting on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that today’s inauguration will make every Kutchi proud.

He mentioned the importance of conserving water, and added that in Kutch, people understood this quite well.

He said that successive State Governments in Gujarat had placed emphasis on water conservation.

Now, he said, with the Narmada waters arriving, the region would witness a transformation.

The Prime Minister also launched various projects of Kandla Port Trust at Gandhidham in Gujarat.

He unveiled plaques to mark the laying of Foundation Stone for construction of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre; and the development of the 14th and 16th General Cargo Berth.

He handed over Letters of Award for Construction of Interchange-cum-ROB at Kutch Salt Junction; Deployment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes; and Mechanization for handling of fertilisers at Kandla Port.

The Prime Minister said that if India wants to make a place for itself in global trade, it should have the best of arrangements in the port sector.

The combination of infrastructure and efficiency is vital for the port sector to thrive, he said, adding that the Kandla Port has emerged as one of the finest in Asia.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the Sagarmala project, and port-led development would have a positive impact on the State of Gujarat, and would lead to job creation as well. fii-news.com