Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on May 26 and 27 for the first time after Operation Sindoor, according to a release from the Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a host of development projects in Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar, with the bulk of the events taking place in Bhuj on May 26.
On that day, the Prime Minister will kickstart 33 major infrastructure and development projects worth Rs 53,414 crore. These projects cut across key sectors including energy, roads, water supply, tourism, and port development, and involve major government departments such as the Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Roads and Buildings Department, and the Deendayal Port Authority.
Solar Power, Substations, and Roads Among Inaugurated Projects
In Bhuj, PM Modi will inaugurate key power and infrastructure projects including the 220/66 kV Babarzar Substation, 132/66 kV Kansumra Substation in Jamnagar, and solar PV projects totaling over 250 MW across Morbi, Kutch, and Jamnagar districts. Road upgrades such as Layja-Bada-Mapar-Modkuba-Suthari road and the Dhordo Tent City access road are also part of the launch.
In the port sector, major expansions at Kandla include Oil Jetty No. 8, transit storage godowns, and additional connectivity roads for smoother EXIM cargo movement. Residential quarters for port staff and a new Centre of Excellence in Gandhidham are also part of the projects.
Foundation Stone for Future Energy and Transport Hubs
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for ambitious upcoming projects such as the 800 kV HVDC line from the Khawda Renewable Energy Zone, transmission systems to support 7 GW of additional solar and wind power, and new 400/220 kV substations in Kutch and Ahmedabad.
Other major initiatives include the 800 MW Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant at Ukai, green hydrogen production facility, and several Road Over Bridges and six-lane road upgrades in the Kandla area. The development of Hyperloop Pod Technology at Kandla Port and tourism infrastructure at Dholavira are also planned.
Focus on Renewable Energy, Ports, and Tourism
These wide-ranging projects reflect the Centre’s push for clean energy, improved transport infrastructure, port-led development, and religious tourism. The Prime Minister’s visit is expected to bolster investor confidence and accelerate the implementation of flagship schemes in Gujarat.