PM Narendra Modi inaugurates NMDC’s Nagarnar greenfield Steel Plant established at Bastar in Chhattisgarh
PM Narendra Modi launches 27 thousand crore rupee development projects in Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more than 26 thousand crore rupees in Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of tribal Bastar division in Chhattisgarh today. The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the NMDC’s greenfield Steel Plant established at Nagarnar in Bastar.
Built at a cost of about 24 thousand crores rupees, the integrated steel plant will produce high-quality steel. This plant and its ancillary industries will generate employment opportunities for thousands of people.
During his visit to Jagdalpur, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of Jagdalpur Railway Station and also dedicated to the nation the new rail line between Antagarh and Taroki and the double rail line project between Jagdalpur and Dantewada.
The PM also flagged off the train service between Taroki and Raipur. These projects will improve rail connectivity in this tribal area and give impetus to the economic development of the area.
Besides, the Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the new road built between Kunkuri and Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border on National Highway-45.