PM Modi in Andaman and Nicobar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Andaman and Nicobar Islands to launch several infrastructure projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. The prime minister congratulated the people of Car Nicobar for overcoming the impact of the tsunami which had struck the island in 2004 and assured to provide better facilities to the people in Andamans. He laid a wreath at the memorial and lit a candle at the Wall of Lost Souls. He inaugurated an industrial training institute at Arong and lay the foundation stone for some infrastructure projects. The prime minister addressed a public meeting. He also inaugurated an industrial training institute at Arong and lay the foundation stone for some infrastructure projects.
PM Modi in Andaman and Nicobar HIGHLIGHTS:
3:32 pm: PM Modi shared that the government is building vital sporting infrastructure, which will further popularise sports in the UT and boost fitness levels.
3:15 pm: "Along with the security of people at Car Nicobar, the government is making efforts to ensure employment for youth, education for children, medical care for the aged and facilities for the farmers," PM Modi said.
3:13 pm: PM Modi paid homage to the victims who lost their lives in 2014 Tsunami at the Tsunami Memorial in Car Nicobar.
2:30 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Tribal Chiefs in Car Nicobar during his visit to Andaman and Nicobar islands.
12:22 pm: Centre is devoted to simplify provision of daily and basic facilities for people here, ranging from kerosene to ration supply : PM
12:20 pm: Centre Govt is working to empower our fishermen, says PM Modi
12:17 pm: Centre govt working to develop Andaman and Nicobar according to the situation and scenario here, says PM
12:15 pm: Our aim is to provide better infrastructure and connectivity here, says PM
Later, Modi will inaugurate an industrial training institute at Arong and lay the foundation stone for some infrastructure projects. The prime minister will also address a public meeting, it said.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi will lay a wreath at the Martyrs Column at Port Blair and will visit the Cellular Jail in the city.
Modi will hoist the high mast flag at South Point, Port Blair. He will pay floral tributes at statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at Marina Park in Port Blair, the statement said.
At the Netaji Stadium, the prime minister will release a commemorative postal stamp, coin and first day cover to mark the 75th anniversary of the hoisting of the tricolour on Indian soil by Bose.
He will also release the innovation and start-up policy for the islands.
The prime minister will inaugurate a 7 MW solar power plant, and solar village. He will also lay the foundation stone for a number of development projects and address a gathering, the statement said.
(With PTI inputs)
