AMN / Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that his government was taking decisions at a rapid pace to fast track development in the interests of the poor.
After inaugurating and laying foundation stone of 25 projects at here today, Mr Modi said, his government’s dream is to empower the poor.
The Prime Minister said, his government has taken measures to empower all sections of the society.
He said, previous governments seemed to hate development and looted public money to win elections. Mr Modi said, his government not only launch but also complete projects.
Referring to the inauguration of newly constructed, Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, Mr Modi said 300 crore rupees centre is a testimony of government’s resolve for a better future for our weavers and craftsmen.
He said, the museum at the centre will also give a boost to tourism in Varanasi and it will be the hub of economic activity in the region.
Union Textiles and Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani and Minister of State Textiles Ajay Tamta were also present.
The Prime Minister also flagged off the Mahamana Express through a video link. This train will connect Varanasi with Surat and Vadodara in Gujarat. He said, the train service will increase trade and economic activities between the two states.
Underlining the way of working of the government, he said, if his government lay the foundation stone of a project, it makes it a point to dedicate it to the people. Mr Modi launched projects worth 1000 crores rupees in a single day.
At the same venue, he also inaugurated banking services of the Utkarsh Bank, which specializes in micro-finance. Mr Modi also dedicated a Jal Ambulance service through a video link.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency. Tomorrow, he will address a public meeting at Shahanshahpur village.
He will also participate in a sanitation related activity in the village and will visit a cattle wellness fair. Mr Modi will distribute certificates to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana during the function.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal who joined Mr Modi via video link from Vadodara in Gujarat, said, the speed at which the Prime Minister has envisioned a new India, this train is a new chapter in it. He said, the train will reduce the travel time between Vadordra and Varanasi.