PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 5,125 Crore Projects in Itanagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a tour of Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura. He arrived in Itanagar on Monday morning. He interacted with businesses and taxpayers, taking their feedback on the new GST rates. He then laid the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹5,000 crore. He expressed his deep love for the Northeast, stating that he has made it mandatory for his ministers to visit the Northeast. He himself has visited the Northeast more than 70 times during his tenure as Prime Minister. After Arunachal Pradesh, he will visit the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple complex, where he will inaugurate development projects at the temple complex.
Addressing the people in Itanagar, PM Modi said that the states receive a portion of the country's taxes. During the Congress government, Arunachal Pradesh received only ₹6,000 crore in central taxes in 10 years. However, during the 10 years of the BJP government, Arunachal Pradesh has received over ₹1 lakh crore. This means the BJP government has given 16 times more money to Arunachal Pradesh than the Congress government, and this is just the tax portion.

Inauguration of projects worth over ₹5,000 crore
PM Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹5,125 crore in Arunachal Pradesh. He addressed a rally at Indira Gandhi Park. During the rally, he assured the people that he would work to protect both their earnings and savings. He laid the foundation stone for the Tato and Heo hydroelectric projects. Both projects will be developed on the Yarzep River in Shiyomi district. The 186 MW Tato project will be developed jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh government and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited at a cost of ₹1,750 crore. It is expected to generate approximately 802 million units of electricity annually.

Project to be built at a cost of ₹1,939 crore
The 240 MW Heo project will also be developed by the state government and NEEPCO at a cost of ₹1,939 crore. This is expected to generate 1 billion units of electricity annually. Modi virtually inaugurated a convention center in Tawang, built at a cost of ₹145.37 crore under the PM-DAVIN scheme. With a capacity of over 1,500 people, the center will meet global standards and boost the region's tourism and cultural potential. The Prime Minister also launched several other infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,290 crore, targeting various sectors, including connectivity, health, and fire safety. These initiatives are expected to boost economic activity, improve living standards, and enhance connectivity in the region.

Received Mother's Blessings Today in the Lap of the Himalayas
He further addressed the gathering, stating that when the countrymen gave him the opportunity to serve in 2014, he resolved to free the country from Congress-oriented thinking. Modi clarified that his motivation comes not from the number of votes or seats in a state, but from the spirit of putting the nation first. He said that national interest is the foundation of every decision he makes. Modi described his Arunachal visit as special for three reasons. First, he received the blessings of Goddess Shailputri by visiting this land nestled in the lap of the Himalayas on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.

Second, the next-gen GST reforms were implemented in the country and the GST Savings Festival was launched, providing a double bonus to the public during the festive season. Third, several major projects were inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh, which will accelerate the state's development. Modi said that from Tawang Monastery to Namsai, Arunachal is a wonderful confluence of peace and culture and the pride of Mother India.
Congress ministers visited here once or twice every two to four months.
PM Modi further said, "Our motivation in this state is not the number of votes or seats, but the spirit of 'Nation First'. Modi worships those who were never consulted. Therefore, the Northeast, which was forgotten by the Congress, has become a development priority since 2014." PM Modi said, "We have made last-mile connectivity the hallmark of our government and have ensured that the government will not be run from Delhi." Officials will have to come here more often and stay overnight. PM Modi claimed that during the Congress government, a minister would visit the Northeast once every two to four months, whereas under the BJP government, Union ministers have visited here more than 800 times.

Discussed promoting Swadeshi with local people
Also, in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the impact of the recent GST rate revisions with local traders, industrialists, and taxpayers. The PM interacted directly with the traders and listened to their concerns. The meeting was conducted as an active dialogue, in which the traders shared their experiences and suggestions.

Prime Minister Modi stated that the recent GST rate revisions will have a positive impact on traders and industry. He assured the traders that the government is taking their problems seriously and is continuously making efforts to streamline economic activities.