Gandhinagar: In a landmark initiative for the development of border districts, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will dedicate projects worth ₹358.37 crore to Banaskantha district from the border village of Suigam on Thursday, July 24. The announcement underlines the state government’s commitment to boosting infrastructure and improving quality of life in remote and strategic regions of North Gujarat.
Ceremony to Feature High-Ranking Dignitaries
The event will be graced by Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shankar Chaudhary, District In-charge and Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput, and other senior officials and dignitaries.
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Key Projects and Highlights
- Health Sector
- Foundation stone for ₹80 crore Sub-District Hospital in Deesa
- Six sub-health centres in remote villages
- Transport
- Inauguration of new Suigam Bus Station worth ₹1.83 crore
- Flagging off of 11 new GSRTC buses as part of phase one of 1,963 planned
- Education
- Inauguration of 45 new classrooms
- Foundation stone for 54 more classrooms under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
- Energy Infrastructure
- Inauguration of three 66 kV substations worth ₹29 crore
- Foundation stone for two additional substations to improve rural power supply
- Public Works
- E-inauguration of ₹55.68 crore worth of completed projects
- E-foundation stone laying for ₹302.69 crore worth of upcoming projects
- Interaction with BSF and Visit to Nadeshwari Mata Temple
Following the dedication of development works, CM Bhupendra Patel will interact with BSF jawans at the Nadabet Border Outpost to honor their bravery during Operation Sindoor. He will also offer prayers at the revered Nadeshwari Mata Temple, a spiritual and symbolic gesture at this vital border location.
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CM’s Message of Development and Security
The Chief Minister’s visit reflects the government’s dual commitment to border security and inclusive development, particularly in regions that have strategic significance and logistical challenges. The projects, spanning healthcare, education, power, and public transport, are expected to greatly benefit local communities in rural and border areas of Banaskantha.
