PM Modi lays foundation stone of Pune Metro Rail

PM Modi lays the foundation stone of Pune metro.

India is urbanising at a very quick pace & thus, its essential to work in 2 directions. 1st is to improve quality of life in villages: PM

Growth of our cities must be adequately planned: PM

The Government of India is actively working on the Rurban Mission: PM

We need to invigorate our villages with good facilities while preserving their character & spirit: PM

After 8th November, urban local bodies' income has increased which can be allocated towards development: PM

In this nation everybody is equal before the law and everyone has to follow the law: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today laid the Foundation Stone of Pune Metro Project (Phase-1).

Addressing a large gathering in the city on the occasion, the Prime Minister said India is urbanising at a very quick pace and therefore, it is essential to work in two directions: improving quality of life in villages; and thinking long term so that we can mitigate the challenges our urban areas are facing.

Asserting that we must plan for the future, the Prime Minister said that everything cannot be seen from a political point of view. He added that we must plan adequately for growth of our cities.

The Prime Minister said that the Union Government is actively working on the Rurban Mission, which caters to those places that are growing and urbanising quickly.

The Prime Minister said that the gains of the present are vital but we need systems that cater to the needs and aspirations of the future too. He said that it is the Government’s endeavour that whatever projects are taken up are completed within the scheduled timeframe.

The Prime Minister said that the Government is working on gas grids, water grids, digital network, leveraging space technology, and using technology to help farmers.

He stated that in this nation everybody is equal before the law and everyone has to follow the law. He added that if the evils of corruption and black money were removed earlier, he would not have had to take the decisions that he took.

Noting that Pune is a city of learning, he exhorted the city to take the lead in embracing online banking and exploring the facilities available.

In this nation, the voice of 125 crore Indians will be heard; this voice cannot be subverted by a select few, the Prime Minister said.

India is urbanising at a very quick pace & thus, its essential to work in 2 directions. First is to improve quality of life in villages: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

On the other hand, we need to think long term so that we can mitigate the challenges our urban areas are facing: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

We must plan for the future. Everything cannot be seen from a political point of view. We must plan adequately for growth of our cities: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

The Government of India is actively working on the Rurban Mission. This caters to those places that are growing & urbanising quickly: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

The character & spirit of the village has to be preserved. And at the same time we need to invigorate our villages with good facilities: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

Yes, the gains of the present are vital but we need systems that cater to the needs and aspirations of the future too: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

It is our endeavour that whatever projects are taken up are completed within the decided time frame. Delayed projects do not help: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

Earlier infrastructure was only about roads, rail and airports. Now times have changed. We need to cater to people's expectations: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

We are working on gas grids, water grids, digital network, leveraging space technology, using technology to help farmers: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

After 8th November, urban local bodies have seen a rise in their income. This makes it possible to spend more resources of development: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

In this nation everybody is equal before the law and everyone has to follow the law: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

If the evils of corruption and black money were removed earlier, I would not have had to take the decisions I took: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

Pune is a city of learning. Cant this city take the lead in embracing online banking & exploring the facilities available: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

After 8th November, the power of the 'big' people has reduced and the power of the poor and those perceived as 'small' has increased: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

In this nation, the voice of 125 crore Indians will be heard. This voice cannot be subverted by a select few: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016

Thanks PM @narendramodi for fulfilling dream of Punekars by performing Bhumipujan of #Pune Metro Project #TransformingIndia @CMOMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/dPeaLd4uFv
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 24, 2016