Amit Shah inaugurates newly developed Jedwa lake in Gujarat's Vadsar
Gandhinagar, May 28
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the newly developed Jedwa Lake at Vadsar in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
The inauguration formed part of Shah's two-day visit to Gujarat, during which he is scheduled to attend more than a dozen programmes and review key development and security-related projects.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied the Union Home Minister during the inauguration event, which was attended by senior state government officials, local representatives and residents.
According to officials, Amit Shah's Gujarat visit includes inspection of the Border Outpost Harami Nala and a review of Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) camera feeds in the control room there as part of security preparedness measures.
The Union Home Minister is also expected to participate in multiple public and administrative programmes during the visit.
Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss issues related to the sugar cooperative sector and onion-producing farmers.
Following the meeting, Fadnavis said positive discussions had taken place regarding an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP), expansion of the ethanol quota and loan restructuring for sugar mills.
"A positive discussion took place. Union HM Amit Shah stated that a positive decision will be taken regarding raising the MSP, increasing the ethanol quota, and loan restructuring," Fadnavis told reporters.
He further said that a proposal regarding ethanol production had been sought and, if approved, it would help resolve issues faced by sugar mill owners.
On the issue of onion farmers, Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government had requested the Centre to increase onion procurement by NAFED from two lakh tonnes to 10 lakh tonnes.
He also said the procurement price for onions had been increased to Rs 15.80 and discussions were underway regarding a further increase to ensure price stability and support farmers affected by fluctuating market rates.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some attention to water bodies and local infrastructure. I grew up near Vadsar and it's heartening to see Jedwa Lake getting developed. But I wish our local politicians also did such ground-level work instead of just photo ops. The lake will definitely help irrigation and tourism in the area. 😊
I find it interesting that the article combines local development with national security. Two very different priorities in one visit. But from an outsider's perspective, it shows how Indian leaders balance multiple portfolios. The sugar and onion farmer issues also need serious attention though – those are the real grassroots problems.
Wait – so Devendra Fadnavis met Amit Shah in Delhi about sugar and onion farmers, and the discussion "positive" but no concrete action yet? This is the same old story. Our farmers keep waiting for MSP hikes and loan waivers. Meanwhile, the Home Minister is busy with lake inaugurations and camera inspections. Understandable that security is priority, but don't ignore the farming community. 🙏
As someone who's visited Gujarat a few times, I appreciate the focus on water conservation. These lakes are crucial for groundwater recharge. But the real test is whether this development is sustainable and maintained after the inauguration. The PTZ camera setup at the border also sounds impressive – proper surveillance can save lives. Let's see results, not just announcements.
One good thing about this government – they focus on local development even in rural areas. Jedwa Lake might not make national headlines but for people in Vadsar, it's a game-changer. And Amit Shah also looking at border security and farmers in the same
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