PM Modi to inaugurate Jodhpur airport terminal, Barmer refinery today
New Delhi, July 4
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rajasthan on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected the newly constructed terminal at Jodhpur Airport and said the state was set to receive two major development projects.
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new terminal at Jodhpur Airport and dedicate to the nation the refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Barmer district.
Speaking to ANI, Sharma said the Prime Minister's visit marked an important occasion for Rajasthan.
"Tomorrow, Rajasthan will receive a very significant gift. Our country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Jodhpur. A very good terminal has been built and is ready in Jodhpur. Its inauguration is taking place," he said.
Referring to the refinery project, the Chief Minister said it had been awaited for a long time, and its inauguration would mark a major milestone for the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari also welcomed the Prime Minister's visit, saying the projects would boost employment and improve connectivity in the state.
"It is a matter of pride for all of us that the Prime Minister is coming to Rajasthan. He is also giving two major gifts to Rajasthan. One is an inauguration, and one is a foundation stone laying. This will benefit us greatly. Employment will increase, connectivity will improve," she said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to visit Gujarat, where he will inaugurate the commencement of commercial production at the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand.
According to the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office, the facility, established with an investment of Rs 7,600 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission, will begin supplying semiconductor chips to customers in India and overseas following its inauguration.
CG Semi, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, has set up the facility in partnership with Japan and Thailand.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to inspect semiconductor manufacturing processes at the facility and address a public gathering. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and other dignitaries are expected to attend the event.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see infrastructure development in Rajasthan. But let's also focus on basic issues like water supply in rural areas – many villages still depend on tankers. Hope the benefits of these projects reach the common man too.
Barmer refinery is a game-changer for the region! Pachpadra area will see economic transformation. Also glad to see the semiconductor facility in Sanand – India's push into high-tech manufacturing is the right direction. 👏
Interesting to see India investing heavily in both energy and semiconductor sectors simultaneously. The refinery will help reduce fuel imports, and the Sanand OSAT facility positions India as a serious player in global chip supply chains. Smart strategy.
Impressive coordination – inaugurations across multiple states in one day. The Jodhpur terminal will definitely boost tourism to Rajasthan's heritage sites. Just hope the infrastructure is maintained properly after all the fanfare dies down.
As someone who flies to Jodhpur often for work, I'm really excited about the new terminal! The current one is quite basic. But I hope they also improve road connectivity from the airport to the city – that stretch can be a nightmare in traffic.
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