The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Baripada, in Odisha today. He unveiled a digital plaque to mark the commencement of work for conservation and development of Rasika Ray Temple, and Excavated Structure at Ancient Fort Haripurgarh. He laid the Foundation Stone for three National Highway projects.
He dedicated to the nation, the Balasore-Haldia-Durgapur section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline of IOCL. He also inaugurated the Multi Modal Logistic Park at Balasore, and six Passport Sewa Kendras. He also flagged off the second passenger train from Tatanagar to Badampahar.
Addressing the gathering, he said the total worth of projects inaugurated, or for which the Foundation Stone was laid today, is over Rs. 4000 crore.
He said the Union Government is focusing on infrastructure development, which will make a fundamental difference in the lives of the common man.
He said the Balasore-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline, will ensure easy supply of LPG in parts of Odisha and West Bengal, saving transportation cost and time.
He emphasized the importance of connectivity, in the 21st century. He said unprecedented investment is being made in the creation of modern infrastructure and connectivity in India. He said that emphasis is on road, rail and air connectivity, even in Odisha. He said enhanced rail connectivity will facilitate movement of people and make mineral resources more accessible to industry.
The Prime Minister said that the maximum benefit of enhanced infrastructure will be for the middle class, and the medium enterprises of the country. He said modern roads, clean trains and economical air travel, all contribute to ease of living for the middle class.
The Prime Minister said that in the last four and a half years, the Union Government has attempted to reduce the difficulty faced by people in obtaining passports. He said that the six Passport Sewa Kendras being inaugurated today, are a step in this direction. He described this as another effort towards "ease of living."
The Prime Minister said that the Government has also been making efforts at conserving the rich cultural heritage of the country. He said sites related to faith, spirituality and history; along with the knowledge of Yoga and Ayurveda, are being actively publicized and promoted. In this context he mentioned the commencement of work today, for the Rasika Ray Temple, and the Excavated Structure at Ancient Fort Haripurgarh. He said such efforts by the Government are helping boost tourism.
विकास, सबका विकास, तेज़ विकास और संपूर्ण विकास- ये केंद्र सरकार के संस्कार हैं।
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) January 5, 2019
बीते साढ़े 4 वर्षों से सरकार ने ऐसे विकास का रास्ता चुना है, जिस पर नए भारत की भव्य और दिव्य इमारत का निर्माण हो सके: PM @narendramodi
आज हम 21वीं सदी के उस पड़ाव पर हैं, जब कनेक्टिविटी पर बहुत ज्यादा काम किए जाने की आवश्यकता है। इसलिए हमारी सरकार पूरे देश में कनेक्टिविटी बढ़ाने पर निरंतर जोर दे रही है। इसमें भी पूर्वी भारत, उत्तर पूर्वी भारत पर विशेष ध्यान दिया जा रहा है: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) January 5, 2019
रेलवे के साथ-साथ हमारे नेशनल हाईवे भी कनेक्टिविटी का मज़बूत आधार रहे हैं। केंद्र सरकार का ये निरंतर प्रयास है कि गांव से लेकर शहर तक पक्की और अच्छी सड़कों का जाल बिछाया जाए: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) January 5, 2019
जब आधुनिक सड़कें होती हैं, बेहतर साफ-सुथरी ट्रेनें होती हैं, हवाई जहाज का किराया कम होता है, तो मध्यम वर्ग के लोगों की Ease of Living भी बढ़ती है: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) January 5, 2019
सामान्य मानवी का सिस्टम से संघर्ष कम हो, जिन सुविधाओं का वो हकदार है, वो उसे आसानी से मिलें, सरकारी सेवाओं के लिए उसे दफ्तरों के चक्कर ना लगाने पड़े, इस दिशा में हम आगे बढ़ रहे हैं और नई व्यवस्थाएं तैयार कर रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) January 5, 2019