PM Modi to inaugurate Sabarmati riverfront FOB 'Atal Bridge' in Gujarat on August 27

During his two-day visit to Gujarat which will commence on August 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 'Atal Bridge', which is Sabarmati riverfront foot over bridge that connects  east and west sides of riverfront in Ahmedab, on August 27. PM Modi will be on a visit to state on August 27 and 28.

PM Modi will also inaugurate 470-acre Smriti Van Memorial in Bhuj and will attend Khi Utsav at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedab, and will subsequently lay foundation stone of several developmental projects.

Prime Minister's office said that Smriti Van has been built on over 470 acres of land to celebrate spirit of resilience shown by people after death of around 13,000 people in 2001 earthquake having its epicentre in Bhuj.  memorial carries names of all those who died during earthquake. Nearly 13,000 people h died across state in earthquake.

As far as Khi Utsav is concerned, it is being organised to pay tribute to khi and its importance during freedom struggle. It will be held at Sabarmati riverfront and will witness 7,500 women khi artisans from various districts of Gujarat spinning charkha.

PM Modi to begin 2-day Gujarat tour on Aug 27

PM Modi will also inaugurate new office building of ‘Gujarat Rajya Khi Gramodyog Board’ and a foot over bridge at Sabarmati riverfront.

On August 28, PM Modi will also dress a programme marking commemoration of 40 years of Suzuki in India. At Suzuki programme, Prime Minister will also lay foundation stones of two key projects of Suzuki Group in India — Suzuki Motor Gujarat Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat's Hansalpur and its upcoming vehicle manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda in Haryana, Prime Minister's office informed. 

(With PTI Inputs)

Im: PTI, ANI