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- Published: November 18, 2021 19:50
New Delhi: Preparations are on in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch and dedicate multiple initiatives of the Defence sector at ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’, which is being held in Jhansi from 17-19 November as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahaotsav’ celebrations. PM will visit Mahoba and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh on 19th November 2021.
The Prime Minister, in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, is expected to launch a series of projects, mainly centering on piped water supply and jobs via a propellent unit as part of an upcoming defence corridor. Lighting up the Jhansi fort and revamp of sainik schools in the area, and other infrastructure projects are also part of the plan.
Starting with projects under the upcoming defence corridor to four Jalshakti projects, apart from a tribute to the valour of Rani Laxmibai, the PM’s visit will be marked by a three-day extravaganza jointly organised by the Ministry of Defence, Indian army and the UP government.
The Rashtra Raksha Parv, being celebrated in Jhansi to mark the birth anniversary of Maharani Laxmibai, in coordination with the Ministry of Defence and the State Government, began on Wednesday. PM Modi will reach Jhansi in the closing ceremony of the event. In addition, PM Narendra Modi will also lay the foundation stone of the first project at the Jhansi node of the Defence Corridor. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation a new kiosk and a mobile app prepared at the National War Memorial in Delhi.
The PM will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of about a dozen of development projects. This includes, laying the foundation stone of an ultra mega solar power plant of 600 MW capacity in Jhansi. The PM will also inaugurate the Atal Ekta Park in Jhansi itself.
To solve the issue of water shortage in the region and bring much needed relief to the farmers, the PM will also launch projects including Arjun Sahayak Project, Ratauli Weir Project, Bhaoni Dam Project and Majhgaon–Chilli Sprinkler Project. The cumulative cost of these projects is more than Rs. 3240 Crore and their operationalisation will help in irrigation of around 65000 hectares of land in the districts of Mahoba, Hamirpur, Banda and Lalitpur, benefitting lakhs of farmers of the region.
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Rs 400 crore project at Jhansi node of UP Defence Industrial Corridor. The project is being executed by Bharat Dynamics Ltd for setting up a plant to produce propulsion systems for Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
Prime Minister will launch the National programme of Simulation Training for NCC cadets with the aim to scale up simulation training facilities for all the three wings of NCC. On November 19th itself, the Prime Minister will set the BJP’s election agenda in Bundelkhand through two public meetings in Mahoba and Jhansi.
Prime Minister will launch the NCC Alumni Association with the objective to provide a formal platform to enable NCC Alumni to reconnect with NCC.
Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation augmented reality-powered electronic kiosks at the National War Memorial which will enable visitors to pay floral homage to martyrs through the simple click of the button.
Jhansi fair becomes the centre of attraction
The Jhansi fair held in Jhansi Jalsa festival remains the centre of attraction in which an exhibition based on Rani Laxmibai and a display of equipment of the armed forces is being done during the three-day event. Not only this, the Galaxy Sky Diving program by the Air Force at Hathi Mela Ground is also attracting the attention of the people.
Key Highlights of the PM visit:
– To lay the foundation stone of Bharat Dynamics Limited’s Jhansi node being built under the UP Defence Industrial Corridor. This unit will be built in 183 hectares at a cost of 400 crores. Anti-tank guided missiles, surface/air to air missiles, underwater weapons, counter measures systems will be manufactured here.
– To lay the foundation stone of the 600 MW capacity Ultra Mega Solar Power Plant at Garautha.
– To inaugurate Atal Ekta Park built by Jhansi Development Authority at a cost of Rs 11.30 crore in an area of around 4 hectares. He will also inaugurate a library with a collection of 8000 books, an open gym and a theater with a capacity of 500 people.