Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Gujarat on Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31, to take part within the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations commemorating the one hundred and fiftieth start anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, based on an official launch from the Press Data Bureau (PIB) and the Prime Minister’s Workplace (PMO). The celebrations shall be held at Ekta Nagar, residence to the Statue of Unity in Narmada district. The 2-day go to will function a collection of growth inaugurations, cultural programmes, and a grand parade showcasing India’s unity in variety.
25 new E-buses to spice up inexperienced mobility
On October 30, PM Modi will flag off 25 new electrical buses (E-buses) at Ekta Nagar, additional increasing the area’s inexperienced transport community. With the addition of those buses, the entire E-bus fleet within the space will attain 55, all offering free rides to vacationers visiting the world’s tallest statue.
Officers mentioned the initiative is a part of PM Modi’s broader imaginative and prescient to make Ekta Nagar India’s first totally electrical metropolis. The brand new 9-metre-long air-conditioned mini E-buses can journey as much as 180 kilometres on a single cost and embody amenities for differently-abled passengers, two emergency exits, and 4 pink seats reserved for girls.
The Prime Minister is predicted to spotlight the growth as a key step in direction of sustainable tourism, improved last-mile connectivity, and a cleaner journey expertise for guests.
Infrastructure push: Over Rs 1,100 crore initiatives to be launched
Later within the night, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the muse stones for a number of growth initiatives value over Rs 1,140 crore. These embody the Birsa Munda Tribal College in Rajpipla, the Hospitality District (Part 1) at Garudeshwar, and a number of other infrastructure upgrades comparable to sensible bus stops, an E-bus charging depot, the Narmada Ghat Extension, and a walkway from Ekta Dwar to Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan.
The Prime Minister may even lay the muse for landmark initiatives just like the Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India, Veer Balak Udyan, a brand new Sports activities Complicated, the Rainforest Venture, Jetty Improvement close to Shoolpaneshwar Ghat, and travelators on the Statue of Unity advanced.
Based on officers, these initiatives mirror the federal government’s emphasis on integrating tourism, tradition, and sustainability to remodel the area right into a mannequin for eco-friendly city growth.
Grand Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade on October 31
On October 31, PM Modi will supply floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the Statue of Unity and administer the Nationwide Unity Day pledge. The occasion will function a grand parade modelled on the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi.
The parade will embody contingents from the Border Safety Drive (BSF), Central Reserve Police Drive (CRPF), Central Industrial Safety Drive (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and police forces from a number of states. Particular highlights embody a BSF canine squad that includes Indian breeds just like the Rampur and Mudhol hounds, a camel-mounted band, and a bike daredevil show by the Assam Police.
The Prime Minister may even unveil a Rs 150 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark the historic milestone. The occasion will honour gallantry award winners from the BSF and CRPF for his or her bravery in anti-Naxal and counter-terror operations.

