Modi inaugurates key developmental projects in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aquatics and Robotics Gallery, and Nature Park in Gujarat Science City during the event. The Railway projects include the newly redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital Railway station, gauge converted cum electrified Mahesana - Varetha line, and the newly electrified Surendranagar - Pipavav section.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station and other development projects in Gujarat via video conferencing on Friday.

The aquatics gallery in Gujarat Science City is one of the top aquariums not only in the country but also in Asia, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said, "Science City project is a mix of recreation and creativity. The aquatics gallery is even more interesting. The sight of marine biodiversity from all over the world in one place is a wonderful experience in itself. It is one of the top aquariums not only in the country but also in Asia."

A sight of Aquatic gallery consisting biodiversity from all over the world

"Interaction with robots in Robotics Gallery is not only the centre of attraction, but it will also inspire our youth to work in the field of Robotics, which will create curiosity in the child's mind," added Prime Minister Modi.

The robotics gallery inspires youth to work in the field of Robotics

Nature Park includes several picturesque features like a Mist Garden, Chess Garden, Selfie Points, Sculpture Park and an outdoor maze. It also includes interesting labyrinths designed for children. The park also contains various sculptures of extinct animals such as Mammoth, Terror Bird, Saber Tooth Lion among others replete with scientific information.

The Railway projects include the newly redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital Railway station, gauge converted cum electrified Mahesana - Varetha line, and the newly electrified Surendranagar - Pipavav section.

Speaking at the occasion, the Prime Minister said, "The wagon of development of New India will move forward only by running on two tracks simultaneously. One of the tracks is of modernity while the other track is for the welfare of the poor, farmers and middle class."

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Prime Minister said the horizontal and vertical expansion of Railways is important for development. The new Gandhinagar Station reflects a change in terms of infrastructure. It is proof of optimum utilization of modern technology, also resulting in employment opportunities.

A view of Gandhinagar Capital Railway station after the upgradation

"Today, the image of Indian Railways. Its reputation is improving. Safety, speed, cleanliness and facilities -- all have improved in the Railways. The speed of trains will increase after the operationalization of dedicated freight corridors in the coming days," he said.

He said Railways has reached new dimensions of development and facilities. "It is the effort of the last few years that today the train is reaching the capitals of North East for the first time," he added.

The Prime Minister emphasised that major railway stations across the country are being modernised. Railway stations in tier-II and tier-III cities are also now equipped with WiFi facilities. He said that the unmanned railway crossings on broad gauge have been completely eliminated keeping safety and security at the paramount.

"The needs of 21st century India cannot be fulfilled through the ways of the 20th century. That is why Railways needed reforms with a new approach. We worked to develop Railways not only as a service but as an asset, the result of which can be clearly seen today," Prime Minister Modi stated.

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(ANI)