Farmers and Cattle Rearers to Hear PM Modi's Address Sitting on Traditional Cots in Banaskantha
PM Narendra Modi will address farmers and cattle rearers in Banaskantha, where traditional cots will replace chairs. His visit includes projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore and the release of the 24th PM-KISAN instalment.
The venue is also showcasing messages about various schemes launched by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reach Banaskantha at around 9 am. He will first visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre at Banas Dairy. A roadshow will also be held within the dairy premises. Following the visit, he is expected to reach the public meeting venue at around 10:30 am.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 14,000 crore in Banaskantha. Some of these projects will also be dedicated to the nation.
Among the key initiatives, Modi will dedicate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre to the nation. The centre aims to promote research related to livestock breeds and their development.
On the occasion of Kisan Utsav Diwas, the Prime Minister will also release the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme. Around Rs 19,000 crore will be transferred directly into farmers' bank accounts under the instalment. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible farmers.
In addition, Modi will lay the foundation stone for Phase 2A and Phase 2B of the Ahmedabad Metro project. Under Phase 2A, the metro network will be extended to the airport, while Phase 2B will connect the network with GIFT City.
The Prime Minister's Gujarat visit will span two days. After completing the programme in Banaskantha, he will participate in other events related to development projects across the state. The visit will feature major infrastructure initiatives, livestock research facilities and financial assistance for farmers.

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