PM lays Foundation Stone and Dedicates Various Infrastructure Projects at Nathdwara

• 13 May 2023

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On 10 May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and released various projects worth more than Rs 5500 crore in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.

Key Points:

• It is worth mentioning that these development projects focus on strengthening the infrastructure and connectivity in the Nathdwara area. The railway and road projects will facilitate the movement of goods & services, give a boost to trade & commerce, improve the socio-economic condition of the people of the region by enhancing the connectivity of Rajasthan.
• The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for two-laning road construction projects in Rajsamand and Udaipur. Along with this, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Udaipur Railway Station to provide better facilities to the people.
• He also laid the foundation stone for the gauge conversion project and construction of a new line from Nathdwara to Nathdwara town in Rajsamand.
• In addition, the Prime Minister inaugurated three National Highway projects, which include - 114 km long six-laning project from Udaipur to Shamlaji under NH-48; widening & strengthening project of 110 km long road to 4 lane with widening of road for two wheelers etc. (paved shoulder) in Bar-Bilara-Jodhpur section of NH-25 and two-laning project of 47 km long road with paved shoulder section in NH 58E.
• Udaipur, Dungarpur and Banswara will benefit from the six-laning project of the Udaipur to Shamlaji section of the National Highway, while the Bilara-Jodhpur section of NH-25 will provide easy access from Jodhpur to the border areas. The travel time between Jaipur-Jodhpur will be reduced by three hours and the access to world heritage sites like Kumbhalgarh & Haldighati will be easier.
• The new railway line from Shri Nathdwara will connect Mewar and Marwar, helping sectors like marble, granite & mining industries.