PM Modi in Gujarat; will lay Foundation Stones of mega desalination & renewables projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will visit Dhordo in Kutch, Gujarat, and lay foundation stone of several development projects in state. "se projects include a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park and a fully automated milk processing and packaging plant," re release by PM Modi's Office. 

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PM Modi in Gujarat to lay Foundation Stones of several projects

Outlining furr details of Prime Minister's visit to Gujarat, release said that during this visit, PM Modi will visit White Rann and will also attend a cultural program. Stating that Gujarat is harnessing its vast coastline, PMO said that state is taking a significant step towards transforming seawater to portable drinking water with upcoming Desalination Plant at Mandvi, Kutch. "This desalination Plant, with 10 crore litre per day capacity (100 MLD), will strengn water security in Gujarat by complementing Narma Grid, Sauni network and treated water-waste infrastructure," release ded. 

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PMO's release re, "It will be an important milestone for sustainable and affordable water resource harvesting in country. Nearly 8 lakh people across regions of Mundra, Lakhpat, Abdasa and Nakhatrana talukas will receive desalinated water from this plant, which will also help in sharing surplus to upstream districts of Bhachau, Rapar and Gandhidham. It is one of five upcoming desalination plants in Gujarat besides those at Dahej (100 MLD), Dwarka (70 MLD), Ghogha Bhavnagar (70 MLD) and Gir Somnath (30 MLD)."

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Hybrid Renewable Energy Park near Vighakot vill in district of Kutch in Gujarat will be country's largest renewable energy generation park. This energy park will le to generation of renewable energy to tune of 30 GW. Spre over 72,600 hectares of land, park will have a dedicated hybrid park zone for wind and solar energy stor, as well as an exclusive zone for wind park activities. 

PM Modi in Gujarat will also lay foundation stone of a fully automated milk processing and packing plant at Sarh Dairy Anjar, Kutch. plant will cost Rs 121 crores and will have capacity to process 2 lakh litres of milk per day. 

(Im: PTI)

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