PM Modi news updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs 300 crore of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, a spiritual organisation, in Gujarat's Valsad district via video conference.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was present at the event. The cost of the entire project is around Rs 200 crore.
During the inauguration, the PM said, "It is the responsibility of all of us to bring the women power of the country to the fore in the form of nation power. Today, the central government is trying to remove every obstacle that is being faced by women in the country, which prevents them from moving forward."
Know more about Shrimad Rajchandra Mission's projects:
It is a 250-bed multispecialty hospital with cutting edge medical infrastructure that will provide world class tertiary medical facilities especially to the people of southern Gujarat, a release said.
The prime minister will also lay foundation stone of Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Hospital.
The 150-bed hospital will be built at a cost of around Rs 70 crore and be equipped with top class facilities and a dedicated team of veterinarians and ancillary staff.
It will provide holistic medical care alongside conventional medicines for care and upkeep of animals.
During the event, Modi will also lay the foundation stone of Shrimad Rajchandra Center of Excellence for Women. It will cost around Rs 40 crore and have facilities for recreation, classrooms for self-development sessions and rest areas.
It will employ over 700 tribal women and provide livelihood to thousands others subsequently.
(With agencies inputs)
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