AHMEDABAD: India’s infrastructure has surged under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming the world’s second-largest road network, third-largest metro rail system, and fourth-largest rail network. In a decade, Modi’s leadership has given more progress than the previous 70 years combined. Four-lane highways have expanded 2.5 times, with 36.5 km built daily, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted while inaugurating ₹146 crore development projects in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday.
"In the last 10 years, the Modi government has expanded the national highway network by 60%," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said while addressing virtually.
"Compared to the 70 years of previous governments, more development has happened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership." He highlighted that four-lane highways have grown 2.5 times, with 36.5 km of highways built daily, and India now boasts 157 operational airports.
"Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, Gujarat and the entire nation are making remarkable strides," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. "Gujarat is home to the world’s largest green energy park in Kutch, Asia’s largest green city in Dholera, and India’s second-longest highway, the Surat-Chennai Expressway."
He highlighted key infrastructure milestones, stating, "To position India as a global financial hub, GIFT City has been established in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train is underway, and a Rapid Rail service now connects Bhuj and Ahmedabad."
Shah further emphasized India’s growing transport network: "Today, we have the world’s second-largest road network, third-largest metro rail system, and fourth-largest rail network. Additionally, 136 Vande Bharat trains are running, and 97% of the broad-gauge network is electrified."
"The Government of India is building a state-of-the-art 500-bed hospital in Sanand, which will remain open 24/7 for residents of Sanand and Bavla talukas," Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced.
He further stated, "Several trust-run hospitals are also coming up in the area, along with a 300-bed government hospital in Kalol Taluka."
Emphasizing the impact of these projects, Shah added, "Once completed, these hospitals will ensure that every citizen has access to world-class healthcare right near their home."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a major infrastructure boost with the foundation stone laid for two key projects—a ₹36.3 crore four-lane bridge over the Narmada Canal on NH-147 and a ₹45 crore flyover on Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway at Chharodi. He emphasized that these projects wiiption";s:0:"";s:8:"encoding";s:s across four assembly constituencies in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, further strengthening connectivity and progress in the region.