On September 20th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat. He will participate in the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore at Bhavnagar, addressing the gathering at around 10:30 AM. These projects cover maritime, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, highways, healthcare, and urban transport.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for maritime sector projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, a new container terminal at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata, a new container berth at Paradip Port, the Tuna Tekra Multi-Cargo Terminal, firefighting facilities at Kamarajar Port, coastal protection works at Chennai Port, a sea-wall at Car Nicobar Island, a multi-purpose cargo berth and Green Bio-Methanol Plant at Deendayal Port, and ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple central and state government projects worth over Rs 26,354 crore, including the HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port, Acrylics & Oxo Alcohol Project at Gujarat IOCL Refinery, the 600 MW Green Shoe Initiative, PM-KUSUM 475 MW Component C solar feeder for farmers, the 45 MW Badeli Solar PV Project, and the complete solarization of Dhordo village. He will lay the foundation stone for LNG infrastructure, renewable energy projects, coastal protection works, highways, healthcare and urban transport projects, including expansions at Sir T. General Hospital in Bhavnagar, Guru Govind Sinh Government Hospital at Jamnagar, and the four-laning of 70 km of national highways.
The Prime Minister will undertake an aerial survey of the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). At around 1:30 PM, he will chair a review meeting and visit the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC) at Lothal, developed at a cost of around Rs 4,500 crore.
The announcement was posted on September 19, 2025, at 5:22 PM by PIB Delhi. (Release ID: 2168550)
Key Entities Referenced
National Maritime Heritage Complex: A project aimed at showcasing and preserving India's maritime heritage, with a complex being built in Lothal.
Samudra se Samriddhi: An event focused on maritime development and growth.
Gujarat: The state where multiple development projects will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid.
Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR): A greenfield industrial city focused on sustainable industrialization.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Gujarat on 20th September
PM to participate in ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event
PM to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of
multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200
crore at Bhavnagar
Projects cater to multiple sectors: maritime, LNG
infrastructure, renewable energy, highways,
healthcare and urban transport
PM to visit and review the progress of National
Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal
Focus on Maritime-led growth, advanced through
shipbuilding, port modernization, green energy and
coastal connectivity
PM to undertake aerial survey of the Dholera
Posted On: 19 SEP 2025 5:22PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on 20th September. He will participate in ‘Samudra se
Samriddhi’ event and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs
34,200 crore, at around 10:30 AM, at Bhavnagar. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Thereafter, Prime Minister will undertake an aerial survey of Dholera. At around 1:30 PM, he willchair a review meeting and visit the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal.
In a major boost to the maritime sector, Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone
for multiple development projects related to the maritime sector worth over Rs 7,870 crore. He will
inaugurate the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock. He will lay the foundation stone
of a new container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata; new
container berth, cargo handling facilities, and associated developments at Paradip Port; the Tuna
Tekra Multi-Cargo Terminal; firefighting facilities and modern road connectivity at Kamarajar Port,
Ennore; coastal protection works including sea-walls and revetments at Chennai Port; sea-wall
construction at Car Nicobar Island; a multi-purpose cargo berth and Green Bio-Methanol Plant at
Deendayal Port, Kandla; and ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi.
In line with his commitment to holistic and sustainable development, Prime Minister will inaugurate
and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects of the central and state government, worth over Rs
26,354 crore, catering to various sectors in Gujarat. He will inaugurate HPLNG Regasification
Terminal at Chhara Port, Acrylics & Oxo Alcohol Project at Gujarat IOCL Refinery, the 600 MW
Green Shoe Initiative, PM-KUSUM 475 MW Component C solar feeder for farmers, the 45 MW
Badeli Solar PV Project, complete solarization of Dhordo village among others. He will lay the
foundation stone of LNG infrastructure, additional renewable energy projects, coastal protection
works, highways, and healthcare and urban transport projects, including expansions at Sir T.
General Hospital in Bhavnagar, Guru Govind Sinh Government Hospital at Jamnagar, and the four-
laning of 70 km of national highways.
Prime Minister will also undertake an aerial survey of the Dholera Special Investment Region
(DSIR), envisioned as a greenfield industrial city built around sustainable industrialization, smart
infrastructure, and global investment. He will also visit and review the progress of National Maritime
Heritage Complex (NHMC), at Lothal, being developed at a cost of around Rs 4,500 crore, to
celebrate and preserve India’s ancient maritime traditions and serve as a centre for tourism,
research, education and skill development.
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(Release ID: 2168550)