Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra, where he will inaugurate the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, a key project aimed at enhancing urban mobility in the region. The inauguration is part of a broader agenda that includes the launch of various initiatives in the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors, totaling around ₹23,300 crore.
In Washim, the Prime Minister will begin his visit by performing darshan at the Jagdamba Mata Temple and paying tribute at the Samadhis of Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj. He will then inaugurate the Banjara Virasat Museum, celebrating the rich heritage of the Banjara community, followed by the launch of initiatives supporting farmers, including the 18th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, which will disburse about ₹20,000 crore to approximately 9.4 crore farmers.
With this latest instalment, total funds released under the PM-KISAN scheme will reach around ₹3.45 lakh crore. The Prime Minister will also release the 5th instalment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana, providing an additional ₹2,000 crore to farmers.
In addition, more than 7,500 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, valued at over ₹1,920 crore, will be dedicated to the nation. These projects will enhance agricultural infrastructure, including custom hiring centres, processing units, warehouses, and cold storage facilities.
The Prime Minister will also announce the establishment of 9,200 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), which collectively have a turnover of around ₹1,300 crore. Moreover, he will launch the Unified Genomic Chip for cattle and indigenous sex-sorted semen technology, aimed at making sex-sorted semen more accessible and affordable for farmers.
Following his activities in Washim, the Prime Minister will travel to Thane, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several key infrastructure projects worth over ₹32,800 crore. This includes the Mumbai Metro Line 3 section, which features 10 stations and is expected to accommodate about 12 lakh passengers daily. The line will improve connectivity between Mumbai city and its suburbs.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project, estimated at ₹12,200 crore, and the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, valued at ₹3,310 crore. Additionally, he will initiate the Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project, costing around ₹2,550 crore, which includes the construction of major roads and utility infrastructure.
Finally, he will lay the foundation stone for a new administrative building for the Thane Municipal Corporation, which is set to enhance municipal services for the citizens of Thane.
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