The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today unveiled a plaque to launch the Saurashtra Narmada Irrigation (SAUNI) Project at Sanosara in Gujarat.
The Prime Minister visited the AJI-3 dam site, and witnessed the release of water from the gates of the dam.
Addressing a large gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister recalled that even as Chief Minister of Gujarat, it had always been his firm belief that water was most important for the farmer. He said that the water table in the State had begun to rise. Check dams have also been built in large numbers, he added.
The Prime Minister noted how the situation had changed even in Kutch, where even our jawans did not get enough water at one point of time.
The Prime Minister said he still remembered the time when he had first met lawmakers from Saurashtra, and discussed the SAUNI Project. He said this is an initiative that should make every Gujarati proud.
Shri Narendra Modi also emphasized on the need for water conservation, and spoke about the various initiatives taken by the Union Government for the welfare of the farmers, such as crop insurance.
The Prime Minister explained how schemes such as Ujjwala for LPG gas connections, and LED bulb distribution are transforming the quality of life of the people.
We are happy the Prime Minister has come here for the inauguration: Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel addresses the public meeting in Jamnagar
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We all remember how the situation was regarding the Narmada and how as CM, @narendramodi transformed things: Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel
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Today is a day of pride. Our dream is now being fulfilled. We have seen the adverse effects of water shortage in Gujarat: Anandiben Patel
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SAUNI Yojana will bring greenery and prosperity in Saurashtra: Former Gujarat CM @anandibenpatel
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As CM, @narendramodi was determined that the people of Gujarat should have access to clean drinking water: Gujarat CM @vijayrupanibjp
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The farmer of Gujarat is very skilled. Give the farmer water and see the wonders the farmer can do: Gujarat CM @vijayrupanibjp
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I am grateful to the Gujarat Government for inviting me to this programme, which is of great importance: PM @narendramodi
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What Gujarat taught me, that helped me a lot when I went to Delhi: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar https://t.co/kXqyZpTNRs
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When I took oath as CM, I would tell farmers that what is most important for you is water: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar
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Few people did not like what I said then, they disagreed with me but I remained firm on my stand that water is of prime importance: PM
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The water table of Gujarat which was falling began to rise. Check dams were built in large numbers: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar
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Can you imagine, in Kutch earlier our Jawans hardly got adequate water. No one imagined agriculture could happen there but it changed: PM
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I still remember when I met lawmakers of Saurashtra and talked about SAUNI Yojana: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar https://t.co/Iy8hu3vQmx
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This is an initiative that will make every Gujarati proud. All of us should take note of how this SAUNI Yojana has come through: PM
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A farmer from any part of India, give that farmer water and see the wonders the farmer can do: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar
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We are responsible for the future generations and that is why it is essential to conserve water: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3vQmx
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Government of India has taken up so many initiatives for the welfare of the farmers: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar https://t.co/Iy8hu3vQmx
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We brought a crop insurance scheme that will help the farmer: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar
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Do you remember how tough it was to get a gas connection? Through the Ujjwala Yojana we want to give every Indian a gas connection: PM
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Gujarat has adopted the Mantra of Vikas. This Mantra is going to transform Gujarat: PM @narendramodi in Jamnagar
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We took up the issue of better road connectivity across India and particularly in the villages: PM @narendramodi @MORTHIndia
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We must never discriminate between sons and daughters. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and now people are adding Beti Khilao: PM @narendramodi
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