Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various Railway Projects worth more than Rs 660 crore through video conferencing from Jamshedpur on Sunday. He will lay the foundation stone for Madhupur Bye pass line in Deoghar district and Hazaribag Town Coaching Depot in Hazaribag district of Jharkhand. After completion, Madhupur Bypass line will facilitate in avoiding detention of trains on Howrah-Delhi mainline and will also help in reducing travel time between Giridih and Jasidih and Hazaribag Town Coaching Depot will help in facilitating maintenance of coaching stocks at this station.
The PM will also dedicate to the nation Kurkura-Kanaroan doubling which is a part of Bondamunda-Ranchi single line section and part of Rourkela-Gomoh route via Ranchi, Muri and Chandrapura stations. The project will help in the increased mobility of Goods and Passenger traffic considerably. Apart from this, 04 Road under bridges(RUBs) shall also be dedicated to the nation for enhancing safety to common people. He will also flag off Six Vande Bharat trains from Tatanagar Railway Station.
The East Singhbhum district administration and health department have ramped up preparations to ensure a smooth and secure visit. A mock drill was conducted on Saturday to simulate the arrival and movement of the PM's convoy, focusing on all key security protocols. A team of military officers, including personnel from the Army and Air Force, arrived at Sonari Airport via military helicopters to inspect the arrangements.
The military team closely examined the security setup and helicopter landing arrangements at Sonari Airport. They meticulously reviewed the designated landing area for the Prime Minister’s helicopter, ensuring all safety measures were in place. As part of the security protocol, no civilian flights will operate from Sonari Airport during PM Modi's arrival and departure on September 15. The district administration has also declared a no-fly zone along the route the Prime Minister will take. An official order issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate has prohibited activities like drones, paragliding, and hot air balloons within a 200-meter radius of the airport. The security personnel have been directed to enforce strict measures and take immediate legal action against any violations.
The no-fly zone and flight restrictions were implemented to ensure the Prime Minister’s security. This means no commercial or private aircraft will be permitted to take off or land from Sonari Airport during PM Modi’s visit. The airspace surrounding his route will remain under strict surveillance by both the military and local law enforcement agencies. Officials have been placed on high alert to prevent any unauthorized aerial activity.
In addition to the district administration, the health department has also taken extensive measures to prepare for any medical emergencies during the Prime Minister's visit. Hospitals across Jamshedpur, including Ranchi’s Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), have been placed on high alert. At Jamshedpur’s designated hospital, four ICU beds have been reserved specifically for the Prime Minister, and a dedicated medical team comprising specialist doctors has been formed to respond to any health-related emergencies.
RIMS in Ranchi, where some preparations have also been made for PM Modi's brief stopover, has taken similar steps. In addition to the ICU readiness, RIMS has reserved units of the Prime Minister’s blood group in its blood bank. Essential life-saving medicines and advanced medical equipment have also been stocked up to handle any critical situations.
Saturday’s mock drill was a comprehensive rehearsal aimed at ensuring seamless coordination between various government agencies. Military officers, local law enforcement, and health officials participated in the drill, which included a detailed simulation of PM Modi’s arrival, road movements, and public engagements. The mock drill also reviewed crowd management strategies, with the district administration and BJP party workers expecting a large turnout for the Prime Minister’s road show and public meeting at Gopal Maidan.
As part of the preparation, security personnel were briefed on crowd control measures, evacuation procedures, and emergency medical response protocols. The administration is taking extra caution to ensure that every aspect of the event—from the airport landing to the public rally—adheres to the highest security standards.
On Friday, a high-level meeting was held between officials of the district administration, police department, and health services in Ranchi. The meeting focused on ensuring that all preparations met the strict requirements of VIP protocol. Key officials conducted inspections at various designated points to identify any deficiencies and rectify them promptly. Continuous monitoring of security arrangements is ongoing, and officials are working round the clock to ensure that no loopholes are left unaddressed.
