Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his day-long visit to Chhattisgarh on Thursday visited Blast Furnace-8 at the Bhilai Steel Plant, and was briefed on various aspects of the plant.
After the Prime Minister dedicated the modernised and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant, the PM addressed the gathering and said that development was the best answer to all kinds of violence.
The Bhilai Steel Plant has contributed in a big way to nation-building, said PM Modi, while adding that the modernised and expanded plant would be instrumental in building a strong foundation for ‘new’ India.
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PM Modi also spoke of the benefits that the other development projects launched by him would bring about.
The Prime Minister said that in the last two months, the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan has had a very positive effect. “The Abhiyan (mission) is being pursued vigorously in the 115 Aspirational Districts, out of which 12 districts are in Chhattisgarh,” added PM Modi.
He spoke of the benefit that schemes such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Fasal Bima Yojana and Saubhagya have brought about in the state.
PM Narendra Modi said that keeping in mind the interests of the tribal population, the Forest Rights Act is being strictly implemented.
He said the government is working for the welfare of tribals, and Eklavya Vidyalayas are being established across the country.
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for IIT Bhilai and also unveiled a plaque to mark the commencement of phase-2 of BharatNet.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated air services between Jagdalpur and Raipur. He also distributed laptops, certificates and cheques to beneficiaries under various schemes.