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दिल्ली –अमृतसर-कटरा द्रुतगती महामार्गाची कोनशीला ठेवली जाणार, या प्रकल्पामुळे दिल्ली ते अमृतसर आणि दिल्ली ते कटरा प्रवासाचा वेळ निम्मा होणार
प्रमुख धार्मिक केंद्रापर्यंत पोहोचणे अधिक सुलभ करण्याच्या पंतप्रधानांच्या संकल्पनेला अनुसरून, महत्त्वाची शीख धर्मस्थळांची जोडणी सुधारणार, वैष्णोदेवीला पोहोचणे देखील अधिक सुलभ होणार
अमृतसर-उना टप्प्याचे चौपदरीकरण होणार: चार मुख्य राष्ट्रीय महामार्गांशी हा टप्पा जोडला जाणार
धोरणात्मक मुकेरीयन-तलवारा नव्या ब्रॉडगेज रेल्वे मार्गाच्या कामाची कोनशीला रचली जाणार; या भागात वर्षभर संपर्क सुविधा पुरविण्यासाठी हा रेल्वे मार्गाचा प्रकल्प आखला आहे
देशाच्या सर्व भागांमध्ये जागतिक दर्जाच्या आरोग्य सुविधा पुरविण्याच्या पंतप्रधानांच्या प्रयत्नांचा भाग म्हणून या भागातील आरोग्यविषयक पायाभूत सुविधांना मोठे प्रोत्साहन दिले जाणार
फिरोजपुर येथील पीजीआय सॅटेलाईट केंद्र तसेच कपूरथला आणि होशियारपूर यथे दोन वैद्यकीय विद्यापीठांची कोनशीला ठेवली जाणार
पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी 5 जानेवारी 2022 रोजी पंजाबमधील फिरोजपूर येथे भेट देणार आहेत आणि दुपारी 1 वाजता तेथील 42,750 कोटींहून अधिक खर्चाच्या विविध विकास प्रकल्पांची कोनशीला ठेवणार आहेत. या प्रकल्पांमध्ये दिल्ली-अमृतसर-कटरा द्रुतगती महामार्ग, अमृतसर-उना टप्प्याचे चौपदरीकरण, मुकेरीयन-तलवारा दरम्यान नवा ब्रॉडगेज रेल्वे मार्ग, फिरोजपूर येथे पीजीआय सॅटेलाईट केंद्र उभारणी तसेच कपूरथला आणि होशियारपूर यथे दोन वैद्यकीय विद्यापीठांची स्थापना करण्याच्या प्रकल्पांचा समावेश आहे.
देशाच्या सर्व भागांमध्ये संपर्क सुविधा सुधारण्याच्या पंतप्रधानांच्या अखंडीत प्रयत्नांमुळे पंजाबमध्ये विविध राष्ट्रीय महामार्ग विकास प्रकल्प हाती घेण्यात येत आहेत. परिणामी, पंजाब राज्यात 2014 साली 1700 किलोमीटर लांबीचे राष्ट्रीय महामार्ग होते त्यात दुपटीने वाढ होऊन 2021 साली राज्यात 4100 किलोमीटर लांबीचे राष्ट्रीय महामार्ग निर्माण झाले आहेत. याच प्रयत्नांचा पुढील भाग म्हणून, पंजाबमधील दोन प्रमुख रस्ते मार्गिकांच्या कामाची कोनशीला ठेवली जाणार आहे. या कामांमुळे, पंजाबमधील महत्त्वाच्या धार्मिक स्थळांवर पोहोचण्याच्या सुलभतेत वाढ करण्याची पंतप्रधानांची संकल्पना प्रत्यक्षात येण्यास मदत होईल.
एकूण 669 किलोमीटर लांबीच्या दिल्ली-अमृतसर-कटरा मार्गाच्या विकासासाठी सुमारे 39,500 कोटी रुपये खर्च येणार आहे. या प्रकल्पामुळे दिल्ली ते अमृतसर आणि दिल्ली ते कटरा या मार्गांच्या प्रवासांचा वेळ निम्मा होईल. ग्रीनफिल्ड द्रुतगती महामार्गामुळे पंजाबमधील सुलतानपूर लोधी, गोइंदवाल साहिब,खदूर साहिब,तरण तारण ही महत्त्वाची शीख धर्मस्थळे आणि हिंदू धर्मियांचे कटरा येथील वैष्णोदेवी देवी हे पवित्र धार्मिक स्थळ ही एकमेकांशी जोडले जातील. हा द्रुतगती महामार्ग, हरियाणा, चंदीगड, पंजाब आणि जम्मू-काश्मीर या राज्यांतील अंबाला, चंदीगड, मोहाली, संगरुर,पतियाळा, लुधियाना. जालंधर, कापूरथळा, कथुआ आणि सांबा यासारखी आर्थिकदृष्ट्या महत्त्वाची केंद्रे जोडली जातील.
सुमारे 1700 कोटी रुपये खर्च करुन, अमृतसर- उना भागातील रस्त्याचे चौपदरीकरण केले जाणार आहे. 77 किमी लांब पट्टा हा अमृतसर ते भोटा दरम्यानचा असून उत्तर पंजाब आणि हिमाचल प्रदेशादरम्यानच्या या मोठ्या पट्ट्यात असलेला हा पट्टा, अमृतसर-भटिंडा-जामनगर इकॉनॉमिक कॉरिडॉर, दिल्ली-अमृतसर-कटरा एक्सप्रेसवे, उत्तर-अमृतसर-कत्रा एक्सप्रेसवे आणि दक्षिण कॉरिडॉर आणि कांगडा-हमीरपूर-बिलासपूर-शिमला कॉरिडॉर या चार प्रमुख राष्ट्रीय महामार्गांना जोडतो. या मार्गामुळे, घोमन, श्री हरगोबिंदपूर आणि पुलपुक्ता टाउन (जिथे सुप्रसिद्ध पुलपुक्ता साहिब गुरुद्वारा आहे.) अशा तीर्थक्षेत्रांपर्यंत जाण्याचा मार्गही सुकर होणार आहे.
410 कोटी रुपयांहून अधिक खर्च करून बांधण्यात येणाऱ्या सुमारे 27 किलोमीटर लांबीच्या मुकेरियन ते तलवाडा दरम्यानच्या नवीन ब्रॉडगेज रेल्वे मार्गाची पायाभरणी पंतप्रधान करणार आहेत. हा रेल्वे मार्ग, नांगल धरण-दौलतपूर चौक रेल्वे विभागाचा विस्तार असेल. या रेल्वेमार्गामुळे, या परिसरात वाहतुकीचे बारमाही साधन उपलब्ध होईल. हा प्रकल्प सामरिकदृष्ट्या देखील महत्त्वाचा आहे कारण यामुळे जम्मू आणि काश्मीरसाठी एक पर्यायी मार्ग देखील उपलब्ध होईल. सध्या असलेल्या जालंधर-जम्मू रेल्वे मार्गाला मुकेरियन इथे हा विस्तारीत मार्ग जोडला जाईल. पंजाबमधील होशियारपूर आणि हिमाचल प्रदेशातील उना इथल्या लोकांसाठी हा प्रकल्प विशेषतः फायदेशीर ठरेल. या मार्गामुळे, या प्रदेशातील पर्यटनाला चालना मिळेल तसेच हिल स्टेशन्स तसेच तीर्थक्षेत्रांपर्यंतची वाहतूक सुलभ होईल.
देशाच्या सर्व भागात, जागतिक दर्जाच्या वैद्यकीय सुविधा पोहोचवण्याच्या पंतप्रधानांच्या प्रयत्नांचा भाग म्हणून पंजाबमधल्या तीन गावांमध्ये बांधल्या जाणाऱ्या नव्या वैद्यकीय पायाभूत सुविधांची पायाभरणी देखील पंतप्रधानांच्या हस्ते केली जाईल. 490 कोटी रुपये खर्च करुन, फिरोजपूर इथे 100 खाटांचे पीजीआय उपकेंद्र बांधले जाणार आहे. या उपकेंद्रात, 10 अंतर्गत वैद्यकीय सुविधा, सामान्य शस्त्रक्रिया, अस्थिरोग उपचार, प्लॅस्टिक सर्जरी, मज्जासंस्था शस्त्रक्रिया, स्त्रीरोगचिकित्सा, बालरुग्ण सेवा, नेत्ररुग्णालय, कान-नाक-घसा तज्ञ, मानसोपचार आणि नशामुक्ती केंद्र अशा सुविधा उपलब्ध असतील. या उपकेंद्रामुळे फिरोजपूर आणि आजूबाजूच्या परिसरातील लोकांना जागतिक दर्जाच्या वैद्यकीय सुविधा उपलब्ध होतील.
कपूरथला आणि होशियारपूर येथे सुमारे 325 कोटी रुपये खर्चून आणि सुमारे 100 जागांची क्षमता असलेली दोन वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालये विकसित केली जातील. या महाविद्यालयांना केंद्र पुरस्कृत योजनेच्या ‘जिल्हा रुग्णालय/ रेफरल हॉस्पिटल्सशी संलग्न नवीन वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालयांची स्थापना’ या फेज-III मध्ये मान्यता देण्यात आली आहे. या योजनेअंतर्गत पंजाबसाठी एकूण तीन वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालयांना मंजूरी देण्यात आली आहे. फेज-1 मधील एसएएस नगर येथे मंजूर झालेले महाविद्यालय, आधीच सुरु झाले आहे.
I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Punjab today. At a programme in Ferozepur, the foundation stone of development works worth Rs. 42,750 crore would be laid, which will improve the quality of life for the people. https://t.co/5Xpqo1OdAo
PM Modi's Global Diplomacy: Strengthening India's Partnerships Across Continents
December 31, 2024
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In recent years, PM Modi has significantly strengthened India's global partnerships through a series of impactful bilateral visits across continents. These visits have been crucial in advancing India’s foreign policy, enhancing strategic cooperation, and promoting economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with key nations worldwide. From the Gulf to Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa, PM Modi’s diplomatic outreach is a symbol to India’s growing global presence under his leadership.
United Arab Emirates: Strengthening Ties with the Gulf
PM Modi’s visit to the UAE marked his 7th trip in nine years, reflecting the deepening relationship between India and the Gulf nation. During the visit, PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the AHLAN MODI event, a vibrant celebration of the strong cultural and historical ties between the two nations.
PM Modi at the AHLAN MODI Event in the UAE
The visit also marked a milestone with the inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the UAE — the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi. This temple is a symbol of India’s cultural diplomacy and the growing acceptance of India’s diversity in the Gulf region. The visit reinforced the UAE’s role as a key partner in India’s energy and economic growth, as well as the growing importance of the Indian expatriate community.
Qatar: Renewed Bilateral Cooperation
PM Modi’s visit to Qatar infused “new vigour” into the already robust bilateral ties between India and the Gulf nation. This visit was particularly significant, as Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been detained on charges of espionage, a gesture that reflected Qatar's commitment to strengthening ties with India. The visit helped bolster economic cooperation, particularly in sectors like energy, trade, and infrastructure.
PM Modi in Qatar with his counterparts
Additionally, Qatar's investment in India's growing economy was emphasized, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in the future.
Bhutan: Strengthening Regional Partnerships
A significant aspect of PM Modi’s visit to Bhutan was the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hospital in Thimphu, constructed with Indian assistance.
PM Modi at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hospital in Thimphu
This move symbolized India’s continued support for Bhutan’s development, enhancing bilateral ties and ensuring India’s strategic influence in the region. Bhutan is an important partner in India's “Neighbourhood First” policy, and this visit further cemented the shared values of peace, stability, and progress between the two nations.
Austria: A Historic Milestone
PM Modi’s visit to Austria in 2024 was groundbreaking, as it marked the first trip by an Indian PM to the country in 41 years. This visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria. The visit focused on strengthening trade, technology, and cultural ties. Austria’s expertise in renewable energy, engineering, and research was highlighted as a potential area for collaboration.
PM Modi interacted with CEOs in Austria
The visit underscored India’s growing importance in European diplomatic circles and Austria’s role as a partner in India’s development trajectory.
Russia: Reaffirming Strategic Partnerships
In his visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the longstanding strategic partnership between the two nations.
PM Modi in Russia for the 16th BRICS Summit
The summit emphasized mutual cooperation in defence, energy, and technology. Russia’s support for India’s defence requirements, including the supply of critical military equipment, continued to be a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. Moreover, both nations agreed to further enhance energy cooperation, particularly in the oil and natural gas sectors, which are crucial for India’s energy security.
Poland: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
PM Modi’s visit to Poland in 2024 was historic, marking the first trip by an Indian PM in 45 years. The visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the visit, both India and Poland elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership.
PM Modi Honoured the Fallen Heroes in Poland
Discussions centred around defence cooperation, scientific collaboration, and greater engagement in trade and investment. Poland’s support for India’s entry into global institutions such as the UN Security Council was also a significant aspect of the visit.
Ukraine: Diplomatic Engagement Amid Conflict
PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine was particularly noteworthy, coming at a time when military actions had been suspended by both warring sides. The visit demonstrated India’s commitment to global peace and its willingness to offer humanitarian and technological assistance for post-war reconstruction.
PM Modi delivered humanitarian aid to Ukrainian President
The PM assured Ukraine of India’s support in rebuilding its war-torn infrastructure, reflecting India’s role as a peace-broker in global conflicts. The visit also highlighted India’s position on non-interference and peaceful resolution of disputes.
Brunei: A Milestone in India’s 'Act East' Policy
PM Modi’s visit to Brunei marked the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation. The visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei. Brunei is a key partner in India’s “Act East” policy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Modi’s visit to Brunei was the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM
The visit focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, energy, and maritime security. Brunei’s strategic location and its importance in regional security made this visit a crucial step in strengthening India’s relationships with Southeast Asian nations.
Singapore: Strengthening Strategic Partnership
PM Modi’s visit to Singapore emphasized the strengthening of India’s strategic partnership with the island nation, particularly in advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development. The visit facilitated the growth of synergies between the semiconductor ecosystems of India and Singapore. Both nations explored opportunities to collaborate in research, innovation, and green technologies, which are essential for India’s future economic growth.
PM Modi at the Roundtable with Business Leaders in Singapore
Singapore’s role as a financial hub and a gateway to Southeast Asia made this visit critical for India’s long-term economic ambitions.
Guyana: Reaching Out to the Indian Diaspora
PM Modi’s visit to Guyana was historic as it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years. The visit was significant for its emphasis on strengthening ties with the Indian diaspora, which has had a deep historical connection with Guyana for over 185 years. During the visit, PM Modi held discussions on giving strategic direction to the India-Guyana relationship, focusing on trade, technology, and infrastructure development.
PM Modi at the 2nd Caricom- India Summit in Guyana
The Prime Minister paid homage to the contributions of the Indian diaspora, underscoring their role in bridging cultural and economic ties between India and Guyana.
Nigeria: Strengthening African Partnerships
PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria in November 2024 was the first by an Indian PM to the West African nation in decades. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening India’s partnership with Nigeria, which is one of the most populous and influential countries in Africa. The visit focused on strategic cooperation, particularly in energy, trade, and security. India and Nigeria agreed to work closely on areas like healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. The visit also underscored the importance of democratic values and pluralism, shared by both nations.
PM Modi interacted with the Indian Diaspora in Nigeria
Kuwait: Enhancing Economic and Cultural Cooperation
PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait was especially significant as it was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The visit focused on enhancing economic relations and cultural exchanges. Kuwait, with its strategic location in the Gulf, plays a pivotal role in India’s energy security and economic interests.
PM Modi at the Hala Modi Event in Kuwait
The visit aimed at bolstering collaboration in trade, energy, and investment, reinforcing the historical ties between the two nations. It was also an opportunity to connect with the large Indian diaspora in Kuwait, a key contributor to both the Gulf nation’s economy and the bilateral relationship.
A Global Leader in Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships
PM Modi’s series of impactful bilateral visits across continents has significantly elevated India’s diplomatic standing and global influence. His efforts have not only strengthened traditional alliances but also fostered new strategic partnerships, positioning India as a key player in global affairs. Through his leadership, India has championed multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and peaceful conflict resolution, ensuring its active participation in shaping the future of the world. These diplomatic engagements reflect India’s growing prominence on the global stage, laying the foundation for a prosperous and interconnected future.
