Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Big Day in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra today. This is his first visit to Mumbai since taking the oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on June 9, following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s victory in the Lok Sabha polls.
Major Projects and Inaugurations
At around 5:30 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will arrive at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai. Here, he will launch, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects related to the road, railways, and ports sector worth more than Rs 29,400 crore.
Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) Project
One of the key projects is the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) Project, worth over Rs 6,300 crore. This project will provide road connectivity from the Western Express Highway at Goregaon to the Eastern Express Highway at Mulund, covering a total length of approximately 6.65 kilometers.
Kalyan Yard Remodelling and Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal
Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the Kalyan Yard Remodelling and Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai. The Kalyan Yard will help in the segregation of long-distance and suburban traffic, increasing the yard’s capacity to handle more trains. The Gati Shakti Terminal will be built on an area of more than 32,600 sq m and will provide additional employment opportunities.
New Platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the new platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and the extension of Platforms No. 10 and 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Station. These improvements will accommodate longer trains and increase passenger capacity.
Inauguration of INS Towers
At approximately 7 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will visit the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) Secretariat at G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai to inaugurate the INS Towers. The new INS building will serve as the nerve center for the newspaper industry in Mumbai.
Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana
Prime Minister Modi will also launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana with an outlay of around Rs 5,600 crore. This internship program aims to address youth unemployment by providing opportunities for skill enhancement and industry exposure for youth aged 18 to 30 years.
