PM to Announce Development Projects Worth Over ₹1 Lakh Crore in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jaipur for the second time this month on Tuesday. Earlier, on December 9, Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in Jaipur. On Tuesday, he will address a massive public rally at Dadia village near Vatika Road in Sanganer, marking the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal government. During this state-level event, the Prime Minister will unveil development projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore for Rajasthan.

PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the ambitious Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) and inaugurate the Naunera Barrage Dam. Additionally, he will announce four railway projects worth ₹6,500 crore, including three new projects and one virtual launch. The Prime Minister will also inspect a development exhibition at the venue.

Preparations Underway for PM's Visit

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed preparations on Monday, directing officials and party leaders to ensure all necessary arrangements are completed ahead of time. Extensive security, law enforcement, and traffic arrangements have been made for the Prime Minister's route from Jaipur International Airport to the event site. A trial was conducted on Monday.

The massive public gathering is being organized to commemorate CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's birthday and the completion of the first year of his government. BJP has targeted participation from all 52,000 party booths across Rajasthan, with at least 10 attendees from each booth. The Jaipur district administration and police commissionerate are working to manage the large crowd expected.

PM Modi’s Schedule

As per the proposed itinerary, PM Modi will leave Delhi at 10:20 AM and reach Jaipur Airport at 11:25 AM. He will then travel to Dadia Helipad and arrive at the event site by 11:50 AM. After spending about three hours in Jaipur, the Prime Minister will depart for Delhi at 1:40 PM and reach by 3:10 PM.

PKC-ERCP: A Game-Changer for Eastern Rajasthan

At the Dadia rally, PM Modi will lay the foundation for the first phase of PKC-ERCP, consisting of three packages worth ₹9,416 crore. Designed to provide drinking and irrigation water to 21 districts of Eastern Rajasthan, PKC-ERCP is one of the largest projects after the Indira Gandhi Canal.

The first phase will include the construction of Ramgarh Barrage on the Kool River and Mahalpura Barrage on the Parvati River. The second phase will involve a canal network from Naunera Pump House to the Chambal River, while the third phase will establish a canal system up to Isarda. This project, estimated at ₹70,000 crore, will involve building 158 dams and irrigation infrastructure. Initially conceptualized during Vasundhara Raje's tenure, the project was expanded under the Bhajan Lal government to include 21 districts.

Unveiling and Inauguration of 24 Projects Worth ₹46,300 Crore

During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects worth ₹46,300 crore across energy, railways, roads, and water sectors. Of these:

9 projects worth ₹11,000 crore will be inaugurated (7 central government and 2 state government projects).

15 projects worth ₹35,300 crore will be launched (9 central government and 6 state government projects).

Key Projects to Be Announced:

Inaugurations:

Naunera Barrage.

Smart Electricity Transmission Network.

Electrification of Bhildi-Samdari-Luni-Jodhpur-Merta Road-Degana-Ratangarh railway section.

Delhi-Vadodara Greenfield Alignment (NH-148N).

Foundation Stones:

Ramgarh Barrage and Mahalpura Barrage.

Water transfer system connecting Naunera Barrage to Bisalpur and Isarda Dams.

Solar energy projects, including a 2,000 MW solar park in Bikaner and two 1,000 MW parks.

Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur, Luni-Samdari-Bhildi, and Ajmer-Chanderia double railway lines.

The projects align with PM Modi's vision for green energy and improved connectivity while addressing Rajasthan's energy and water needs.

The event is expected to be a historic milestone for the development of Rajasthan.