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Modi's 69th B'day: PM performs Narmada 'aarti', shares lunch with mother

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Published : Sep 17, 2019, 9:35 AM IST

Updated : Sep 17, 2019, 7:15 PM IST

14:58 September 17

PM shares birthday lunch with his mother

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a birthday lunch with his mother Heeraben, who lives near Gandhinagar in Gujarat. He also sought her blessings.

13:05 September 17

PM Modi said several steps have been taken in this regard

Efforts on to double farmer income by 2022: PM

"The government is continously trying to double the income of every farming family of Gujarat, and the entire country by 2022. After the new government taking charge, several steps have been taken in this regard in the last 100 days," he said.

12:48 September 17

PM Modi said it was an emotional moment

Sardar Patel's dream being fulfilled today: PM

"Today is also very emotional. Sardar Patel's dream is being fulfilled decades later. We have seen the Sardar Sarovar dam full for the first time. There was a time when reaching the target of 122 meters was a big thing. But today, within 5 years, Sardar Sarovar being filled up to 138 meters is truly great," he said.

12:44 September 17

Modi said our culture believed in sustainable development

Development along with environmental preservation possible: PM Modi

"In our culture, we have always believed that development is possible even while protecting the environment. The best example of how development can be done while preserving the environment can be seen in Kevadiya," PM Modi said, while addressing the gathering.

12:37 September 17

PM said he was lucky to offer prayers

PM launches Narmada Mahotsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Narmada Mahotsav. "I am extremely lucky that I got the opportunity to pray to Maa Narmada on this special day," he said.

12:35 September 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Nutrition Park in Narmada district.

11:48 September 17

PM at Garudeshwar temple

PM offers prayers at temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district.

10:52 September 17

PM offers special puja

PM offers prayers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered special prayers at the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Modi offered prayers as part of the state government's Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsav celebrations being held to mark the dam receiving water to its full capacity.

10:41 September 17

PM at the Nursery

PM visits Ekta Nursery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Ekta Nursery, situated in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity. The nursery manufactures various traditional eco-friendly products and offers a live demonstration of their manufacturing process to the visitors.

10:16 September 17

PM at the Dam site

PM visits Sardar Sarovar Dam site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi then visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam site, where he spent a few moments on the banks of the river Narmada, with the Statue of Unity in the background.

10:01 September 17

PM at Butterfly Park

PM releases butterflies

PM Modi then visited the Butterfly Park in Kevadiya, where he released butterflies. 

09:41 September 17

PM at Cactus Garden

PM visits Cactus Garden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi then proceeded towards the Cactus Garden in Kevadiya. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Governor Acharya Devvrat were also present.

09:33 September 17

PM visits Jungle Safari Park

Prime Minister Narendra Modi then visited the Jungle Safari Tourist Park in Kevadiya, where he took a ride on a battery-operated car.

09:31 September 17

PM at the eco-tourism site

PM visits Eco-tourism site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Khalvani eco-tourism site in Kevadiya, Gujarat's Narmada district.

09:21 September 17

Modi's 69th B'day: PM visits Sardar Sarovar, offers prayers to Narmada

  • Reached Kevadia a short while ago.

    Have a look at the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’, India’s tribute to the great Sardar Patel. pic.twitter.com/B8ciNFr4p7

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 69 today, arrived at Kevadia to visit the site of Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river, whose water level has reached its highest mark for the first time. He will kick off Namami Narmade festival.

14:58 September 17

PM shares birthday lunch with his mother

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a birthday lunch with his mother Heeraben, who lives near Gandhinagar in Gujarat. He also sought her blessings.

13:05 September 17

PM Modi said several steps have been taken in this regard

Efforts on to double farmer income by 2022: PM

"The government is continously trying to double the income of every farming family of Gujarat, and the entire country by 2022. After the new government taking charge, several steps have been taken in this regard in the last 100 days," he said.

12:48 September 17

PM Modi said it was an emotional moment

Sardar Patel's dream being fulfilled today: PM

"Today is also very emotional. Sardar Patel's dream is being fulfilled decades later. We have seen the Sardar Sarovar dam full for the first time. There was a time when reaching the target of 122 meters was a big thing. But today, within 5 years, Sardar Sarovar being filled up to 138 meters is truly great," he said.

12:44 September 17

Modi said our culture believed in sustainable development

Development along with environmental preservation possible: PM Modi

"In our culture, we have always believed that development is possible even while protecting the environment. The best example of how development can be done while preserving the environment can be seen in Kevadiya," PM Modi said, while addressing the gathering.

12:37 September 17

PM said he was lucky to offer prayers

PM launches Narmada Mahotsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Narmada Mahotsav. "I am extremely lucky that I got the opportunity to pray to Maa Narmada on this special day," he said.

12:35 September 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Nutrition Park in Narmada district.

11:48 September 17

PM at Garudeshwar temple

PM offers prayers at temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district.

10:52 September 17

PM offers special puja

PM offers prayers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered special prayers at the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Modi offered prayers as part of the state government's Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsav celebrations being held to mark the dam receiving water to its full capacity.

10:41 September 17

PM at the Nursery

PM visits Ekta Nursery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Ekta Nursery, situated in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity. The nursery manufactures various traditional eco-friendly products and offers a live demonstration of their manufacturing process to the visitors.

10:16 September 17

PM at the Dam site

PM visits Sardar Sarovar Dam site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi then visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam site, where he spent a few moments on the banks of the river Narmada, with the Statue of Unity in the background.

10:01 September 17

PM at Butterfly Park

PM releases butterflies

PM Modi then visited the Butterfly Park in Kevadiya, where he released butterflies. 

09:41 September 17

PM at Cactus Garden

PM visits Cactus Garden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi then proceeded towards the Cactus Garden in Kevadiya. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Governor Acharya Devvrat were also present.

09:33 September 17

PM visits Jungle Safari Park

Prime Minister Narendra Modi then visited the Jungle Safari Tourist Park in Kevadiya, where he took a ride on a battery-operated car.

09:31 September 17

PM at the eco-tourism site

PM visits Eco-tourism site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Khalvani eco-tourism site in Kevadiya, Gujarat's Narmada district.

09:21 September 17

Modi's 69th B'day: PM visits Sardar Sarovar, offers prayers to Narmada

  • Reached Kevadia a short while ago.

    Have a look at the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’, India’s tribute to the great Sardar Patel. pic.twitter.com/B8ciNFr4p7

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 69 today, arrived at Kevadia to visit the site of Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river, whose water level has reached its highest mark for the first time. He will kick off Namami Narmade festival.

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