EAM Jaishankar visits Gujarat, inaugurates several projects under MPLAD

ANI April 15, 2025 117 views

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar conducted a comprehensive development visit to Gujarat's Narmada district, focusing on infrastructure and social development. During his tour, he inaugurated multiple projects under the MPLAD scheme, including health centers, schools, and wellness facilities. Jaishankar emphasized the government's commitment to transforming India through targeted local development initiatives. His visit highlighted the vision of creating a developed nation by 2047 through strategic grassroots interventions.

"Viksit Bharat does not only mean better infrastructure and employment for all" - Dr. S Jaishankar
Gujarat, April 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Narmada district in Gujarat where he inaugurated several projects under the MPLADS scheme.

Key Points

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Inaugurated LDR Complex in Agar

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Flagged off Navodaya School vehicle

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Launched Health and Wellness Centre

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Developed Smart Anganwadis

Dr S Jaishankar, a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat, laid the foundation for the LDR (Labor, Delivery, and Recovery complex in Agar.

In his remarks, Jaishankar said, "Since I have been elected as the Member of Parliament from Gujarat, it has been my endeavour to fulfil our Prime Minister's dream of every citizen to have the right to health, education, housing. Progress is being made on these fronts through several schemes. All of you have witnessed the transformations which have come about in the lives of people in terms of services and opportunities to citizens, especially the youth."

He listed schemes like MUDRA as an example for the same. Calling it a great change which is taking place in India, Jaishankar reiterated the clarion call of making India into a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.

"In order to become Viksit Bharat, attention must be given to health", he said. He also flagged off the vehicle for the local Navodaya School.

He shared the details in a post on X.

"Pleased to visit Agar. Laid the foundation for the LDR Complex. Flagged off the vehicle for the local Navodaya School", the EAM said.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1911739446103322676

He also shared the details of other places he visited in Gujarat through a series of posts on X.

"Great to see the growth of Miyawaki Forest. Such a wonderful combination of aesthetics and ecology," Jaishankar wrote on X.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1911778814943715540

In another post he said, "Encouraged to see steady development of tourism facilities in Ekta Nagar. Hotels, smart bus stops, shops, food courts, gardens and recreational spaces are expanding at a rapid pace. Good to see such progress on ease of tourism."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1911780441067049248

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his visit to Narmada district saw the progress on MPLAD works.

He saw the operationalisation of the new Health and Wellness Centre, smart Anganwadis and smart classrooms.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1911664589554458965

In Amadla, he noted that "Smart Anganwadi in Amadla is ensuring higher attendance of children."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1911685353473495261

The EAM has also performed Bhumi Pujan for the Labour, Delivery Recovery Complex at Jetpor and laid foundation stones virtually for LDR Centres at Kolvan and Sagai.

Notably, he also flagged off new ambulance under MP LADS Scheme for SDH Garudeswhar. "Part of continuing commitment towards improving health facilities in Narmada District", he wrote on X.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1911692717484363851

While speaking to media earlier in the day, Jaishankar had said, "Narmada, Gujarat: EAM Dr S Jaishankar said, "Through the MPLADS projects, I have inaugurated a wellness centre here, an 'Anganwadi', and a smart school. Not just here, inaugurations have taken place in many Two death, two in critical condition, 10 above affected. more places via virtual mode. Viksit Bharat does not only mean better infrastructure and employment for all; the idea of Viksit Bharat starts with children and youth by ensuring good education, good health, and skill learning for them. These small steps will make a big change in the future."

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Great to see focus on healthcare infrastructure in rural areas! The LDR complex will be a game-changer for expecting mothers. 👏 More such initiatives needed across India.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the development work, I hope there's proper monitoring to ensure these projects maintain quality over time. Too often we see new facilities built but not properly maintained after inauguration.
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Anjali M.
The Miyawaki forest mention caught my attention! 🌳 Combining development with ecological preservation is the way forward. Would love to see more details about this project.
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Vikram P.
Smart Anganwadis and classrooms are exactly what our villages need. Education is the foundation of Viksit Bharat. Hope other MPs take inspiration from such initiatives!
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Sunita R.
As someone from Gujarat, I've seen real improvements in basic infrastructure over the years. The new ambulance service will save lives - timely medical access is crucial in rural areas. ❤️

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