Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rewari district, which will be built at a cost of approximately Rs 1650 crore.
Noting that Rewari AIIMS is the 22nd AIIMS, Prime MInister informed that 15 new AIIMS have been sanctioned in the last 10 years. More than 300 medical colleges were established in the last 10 years, while only 380 medical colleges were established after independence till 2014. In Haryana too, work is going on to ensure at least one medical college in every district.
He said the double engine government is dedicated to transforming Haryana into a developed state, ensuring a bright future for today's young generation. With expanding opportunities in every sector - from technology to textile and tourism to trade - youth are getting employment and self-employment opportunities.
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State for Statistics and Program Implementation, Rao Inderjit, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala and others were present on the occasion.
Modi also laid the foundation stone of Gurugram Metro project virtually, at a cost of Rs. 5450 crore. The Gurugram Metro line will connect the new Gurugram with the old Gurugram.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones of doubling of Bhiwani-Dobh Bhali rail line with a cost of Rs 470 crore, Manheru-Bawani Khera rail line with a cost of Rs 410 crore, Rewari-Khatuwas rail line with a cost of Rs 350 crore, and the Khatuwas-Narnaul rail line with a cost of Rs 310 crore. Doubling these lines will enhance connectivity and make transportation of passengers and goods smoother.
Modi also inaugurated the Rohtak-Maham-Hansi new railway line constructed at a cost of Rs 890 crore and flagged off the first train service on this line. This railway line will provide direct rail connectivity from Hisar to Delhi. Additionally, it will boost industrial development in the region, leading to increased employment opportunities and socio-economic progress.
Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated the Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra built in Kurukshetra at a cost of Rs 240 crore. This Anubhav Kendra will showcase artistic, thematic, and multimedia exhibitions related to the story of Mahabharata. Equipped with interactive displays, LED walls, projection screens, immersive rooms, kinetic installations, etc., this museum is designed with innovative technologies. Through this kendra, pilgrims visiting the Dharmakshetra-Kurukshetra will have the opportunity to vividly witness events related to Mahabharata. This will promote religious tourism
Praising the functioning of BJP led State government, the Prime Minister drew the comparison between the good and bad governance of the present and the past governments and highlighted the presence of double-engine government in Haryana for the past 10 years. He informed that the state stands at the top when it comes to abiding by policies formulated by the central government for the welfare of the poor. He touched upon Haryana’s growth in the agricultural sector and the state’s expansion of industries. He also highlighted the fast-paced development of South Haryana which lagged for decades, be it road, rail or metro services. The Prime Minister informed that the first phase of Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has already been inaugurated, while adding that the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the longest expressway in India, passes through Gurugram, Palwal and Nuh districts of Haryana.
The Prime Minister said that hundreds of fortune companies from around the world are operating in Haryana, providing employment opportunities to the youth. Haryana is emerging as an excellent state for investment in India, leading to the creation of new job opportunities. The double-engine government is working to make Haryana a developed state. New opportunities are also emerging from technology to textiles and from tourism to trade. He said that the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana is being implemented for traditional artisans, under which a sum of Rs. 13000 crore will be spent. This scheme will change the lives of these artisans.
He said, “We have made the lives of the people prosperous by implementing various schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Swanidhi, Mudra Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission. In addition to this, in the last 10 years, 10 crore women have been connected to self-help groups across the country, including lakhs of women from Haryana. He said that the target in this year's budget is to make 3 crore women Lakhpati Didi, while so far, 1 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didi.”
Earlier, the Chief Minister welcomed Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the people of Haryana. He said that today is a historic day when the foundation stone of the country's 22nd AIIMS has been laid here. He said that in 2013, when the Prime Minister was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, at that time, the people of the country saw him to be the next Prime Minister, and his journey as Prime Minister began from the land of Rewari on September 15, 2013.
Speaking on the occasion, Khattar said that the people here had been demanding for years that a centre like AIIMS be opened, and today its foundation stone has been laid. The campaign to open medical colleges in every district of the state, which has been launched by the Haryana government, also holds great importance in health services. This AIIMS will not only benefit the people of southern Haryana but also the people of Rajasthan. He also expressed gratitude to the people of Majra village, who have donated their panchayat land for this AIIMS. Private land has also been purchased for this.
Khattar also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for laying the foundation stone of the Gurugram Metro project. Haryana's first airport is being built in Hisar district. Domestic and international flights will start there very soon. Similarly, to strengthen the railway network, the Prime Minister has also inaugurated the Rohtak-Hansi railway line from Rohtak today. He said that today's day is also important from a cultural point of view. The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra.
