Angul: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting after the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Talcher Ferlitiliser Plant, Angul in Odisha, Saturday, September 22, 2018. (PTI Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday inaugurated the Jharsuguda airport — the second airport in Odisha and laid the foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant in the state saying the Rs 13,000 crore-project to revive the Talcher fertiliser plant will for the first time see coal being converted into gas for use as a feedstock and for producing neem-coated urea.”
He also said, “The project, which will start production in 36 months, will help cut import of natural gas and fertiliser and make India self-reliant,” adding, “Our aim is to take India to new heights of growth. Projects like the fertiliser plant here are central to India’s growth story.” “This plant will use the latest technology as well,” he said. Read In Odisha, Narendra Modi hints at 2019 win: ‘Will return to inaugurate project three years later’
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi arrived in poll-bound Chhattisgarh where he addressed the farmers’ rally and inaugurated several developmental projects. Also, Read PM Modi hardens tone against Odisha government, alleges culture of corruption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP senior leader LK Advani during BJP National Executive Meeting, in New Delhi. (Express photo by Amit Mehra/File)
Addressing a public rally in Chhattisgarh, Modi said the only objective of the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in Chhattisgarh was the welfare of the poor and the common people. "Despite allegations, rumours and misinformation, people of Chhattisgarh have been giving stable governments," he said. Read the full article here
Earlier Urea was being stolen but after coating Urea with neem, the theft stopped and it has benefitted farmers.
CM Raman Singh has continuously worked for the development of the state to modernise Chhattisgarh. In a veiled attack at former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, regarding his remark of only 15 paise of a Rupee reaching the poor, PM Modi said that today 100 per cent reaches from state government to the Centre.
PM Modi during his speech at the rally said, "People of Chhattisgarh are so intelligent that they have never made a mistake in taking the right decision. Even among rumours and doubts, minds of people here did not waver and hence, Chhattisgarh has always given a stable government. Today, the direction of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand governments show that how Atal Bihar Vajpayee's vision in terms of progress was far-sighted. In today's times, Chhattisgarh is one of the progressive states in the country."
PM Modi inaugurated two projects of National Highway Authority of India in Chhattisgarh. These are four-lane roads between Bilaspur-Pathrapali and another between Sargaon-Bilaspur.
PM Modi tweeted out a thank you message for the people of Talcher, after visiting the town to attend a program to mark the start to revive a fertilizer plant. Modi also took a dig at the opposition and said it signified 'failure' of those who ruled the country for 60 years.
Attended the programme to mark the starting of work to revive the fertilizer plant in Talcher.
The failure to save this plant signifies the failure of those who ruled India for 60 years. Now, this plant will showcase the success of the new work culture of new India. pic.twitter.com/TRsZBxXpSa
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 22, 2018
Commenting on the speedy progress of the Jharsuguda-Barpalli-Sardega railway line, PM Modi says, "The work on this railway line began in the year 2006, however till Congress government was in power, only 30 per cent of the work was completed. Since BJP came into power, the work progressed by more than 70 per cent in just four years and today this route has been opened up for the people of Odisha."
PM Modi said, "Our government is working for increasing the connectivity in Odisha in many ways including Railways, highways, airways, waterways etc. Today the Jharsuguda-Barpalli-Sardega railway line has commenced. Years after Independence, this is the first rail link in the tribal area of Odisha which will link Sundargarh internally with the rest of the country."
PM Modi says, "I am blessed I got the opportunity to inaugurate the Jharsuguda airport today. When more aeroplane will land and take off, more people will come and go, then the financial process will get benefitted in a great way."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who commenced work at the Talcher fertiliser plant in Odisha on Saturday, said he would return to inaugurate the unit three years later, exuding confidence that his party will win the 2019 General Elections. Modi also urged Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to link people of Odisha with the Ayushman health insurance scheme as he criticised healthcare facilities in the state. Read More
"Connectivity is at the core of all round development. Our Government has devoted significant efforts to enhance connectivity all over the nation," said the prime minister.
PM Modi said, "This airport in Jharsuguda is well located to serve the needs of the people of Odisha. This is going to be the second airport in the state. While being happy this airport is opening, we also need to wonder why it took so many years for a second airport in Odisha."
After inaugurating the Jharsuguda airport, PM Modi said, 'After programmes in Talcher I am glad I am here in Jharsuguda to inaugurate an airport and other development projects. These development works will greatly benefit the people of Odisha. India's aviation sector is being transformed rapidly. This augurs well for 125 crore Indians."
On Triple Talaq, PM Modi said, "Three days ago, the central govt took a decision that was needed for decades. The decision was on Triple Talaq. No one was ready to even talk about it due to the fear of losing votes. Now, it has been declared illegal: PM Narendra Modi at a public rally in Talcher."
PM Modi says, "People from Backward classes were asking for giving constitutional status to the OBC commission, for years. Our government fulfilled the demand of these people. Now, the OBC commission posses an equal amount of rights and responsibilities."
PM Modi says, "Around Rs 570 crore has been provided to open medical colleges in Balasore, Bolangir, Koraput, Puri and Rourkela. Also, work is underway for super speciality hospitals in Talcher and Sundergarh. Rs 360 crore have been given for the technological advancement of current medical colleges in Cuttack, Burla and Bahrampur."
PM Modi says, "Centre is trying to develop the health benefits here so that people don't need to go to big cities for treatment. Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, there is a plan to open wellness centre in village panchayats of the state. Apart from this, Odisha is going to get five new medical colleges soon."
I will urge Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to take the Ayushman Bharat scheme to lakhs of poor families of Odisha. After enrolling in this scheme, people can be treated anywhere in the country, which will be a big benefit for them.
PM Modi says, "Based on Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will be flagged off tomorrow. Under this scheme, 10 crores of poor families of our country will be given a health insurance of Rs 5 lakh."
Talking about the cleanliness drive, PM Modi said, "In 2014, only around 10 per cent of Villages were clean, but now it has reached 55 per cent. I believe that in coming months, You will reach the destination of full cleanliness by bringing momentum to this campaign."
PM Modi says, "Odisha is the place, where once one of our prime ministers had said that only 15 paise of the Rupee reaches poor people here. Now, our government is ensuring that total Rs 1 reaches your bank account directly."
You have broken all records of previous rallies. This huge crowd portrays the sentiments of the people of Odisha: PM Modi at a public rally in Talcher.
In 2000, the then government decided to start the Talcher fertilizer plant, but everything just remained on paper. After the BJP government came, it started working on it. Today, Odisha people are getting the opportunity to see it working again. The work here will be completed within 36 months. I will come here after that again.
PM Modi says, "I am happy to be in Talcher. I am happy we are taking an important step of beginning work in a fertiliser plant here. We are fulfilling dreams that should have been fulfilled long ago."
PM Modi says, "It is our firm commitment is to take the nation to newer heights of progress with renewed energy and greater momentum. Projects like the fertiliser plant here are central to India's growth story. This plant will use the latest technology as well."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant in Talcher.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik receives PM Narendra Modi in Talcher. PM Modi will attend an event to mark the commencement of work in the Talcher Fertilizer Plant and address a public meeting.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State for Steel Vishnu Deo Sai will be present on the occasion. The chief minister extended his gratitude to the prime minister for the visit and said it was his sixth visit to the state in four years, a measure of the priority he gave to the development of the state.
PM Modi will arrive in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district at 3.20 pm where he will visit an exhibition on traditional handloom and agriculture. He will lay the foundation stone for national highway projects and the Pendra-Anuppur third railway line. The prime minister will also address a Kisan Sammelan between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
Inauguration of Jharsuguda airport will bring western Odisha on the aviation map of India, and facilitate regional air connectivity through the UDAN scheme. PM Modi will dedicate the Garjanbahal coal mines, and the Jharsuguda-Barapali-Sardega rail link to the nation. He will also unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of coal production and transportation from Dulanga coal mines.
Talchar fertilizer plant is the first plant in India to have a coal gasification-based fertilizer unit. In addition to fertilizer, the plant will produce natural gas, which will contribute to the country's energy requirements, the statement said.
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