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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurated and Laid Foundation Stone for Development Projects Worth ₹10,000 Crore in Haryana.

National | Dated: 17 Apr 2025

In April 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 10,000 crore in Yamuna Nagar district, Haryana on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary (April 14, 2025) of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- During the event, PM Modi reaffirmed the Government of India (GoI)’s commitment to a ‘Viksit Haryana’ as a major step towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
- The event was attended by several prominent leaders, including Nayab Singh Saini (Chief Minister [CM] of Haryana); Manohar Lal Khattar (Union Minister, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs [MoHUA]); Rao Inderjit Singh (Union Minister of State [MoS], Independent Charge, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation [MoSPI]); and Krishan Pal Gurjar (Union MoS, Ministry of Cooperation [MoC]). Other dignitaries were also present, adding to the significance of the occasion.
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd modern thermal power unit of 800 MW at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamuna Nagar. The unit, being set up by Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) at a cost of Rs 8,469 crore, is an expansion of the existing plant (2x300 MW) and is expected to be completed within 52 months, with commercial operations starting by March 2029.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) With the addition of this 3rd unit, Haryana’s in-house power generation capacity is projected to rise to 3,382 MW. This will enable the state to ensure uninterrupted power supply across regions, playing a crucial role in supporting the growing demand from households, industries, and agriculture, thereby strengthening the overall energy infrastructure of the state.
(ii) PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for a Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant under the GOBARDhan Yojana in Mukarabpur, Yamuna Nagar. The project will be jointly developed by the Municipal Corporation Yamunanagar-Jagadhri and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) at a cost of Rs 90 crore, with an estimated completion timeline of May 2027 and a production capacity of 2,600 MT annually.
(iii) In addition, he inaugurated the 14.4 km long Rewari Bypass Project, developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana on a Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) at a cost of Rs 1,070 crore. This 4-lane bypass connects NH-352 to NH-11 towards Narnaul, significantly reducing traffic congestion in Rewari city and cutting Delhi-Narnaul travel time by nearly one hour.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state did PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹10,000 crore?

Correct Answer: Haryana

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About Haryana

Chief Minister (CM) : Nayab Singh Saini
Governor : Bandaru Dattatraya