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PM Modi to lay foundation of development projects in Kutch today

PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and an automated milk processing plant in Kutch today.

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PM Modi is going to lay the foundation stone of some development projects in Kutch, Gujarat. (File Image)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15 is going to visit Dhordo in Kutch, Gujarat to lay the foundation stone of several development projects in the State, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Monday (December 14).

According to the PMO, these projects include a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and a fully automated milk processing and packing plant.

Prime Minister Modi will also undertake a visit to the White Rann, and attend a cultural programme.

"Harnessing its vast coastline, Gujarat is taking a significant step towards transforming seawater to potable drinking water with the upcoming Desalination Plant at Mandvi, Kutch. This Desalination Plant, with 10 crore litre per day capacity (100 MLD), will strengthen water security in Gujarat by complementing Narmada Grid, Sauni network and treated wastewater infrastructure," the PMP's statement said.

"It will be an important milestone for sustainable and affordable water resource harvesting in the country. Nearly 8 lakh people across the regions of Mundra, Lakhpat, Abdasa and Nakhatrana talukas will receive desalinated water from this plant, which will also help in sharing the surplus to upstream districts of Bhachau, Rapar and Gandhidham," the statement added.

It was one of the five upcoming desalination plants in Gujarat. The other plants are going to be at Dahej (100 MLD), Dwarka (70 MLD), Ghogha Bhavnagar (70 MLD) and Gir Somnath (30 MLD), the statement further said.

The Hybrid Renewable Energy Park near Vighakot village in the district of Kutch in Gujarat will be the country's largest renewable energy generation park, the PMO said in its release.

It will lead to the generation of renewable energy to the tune of 30 GW, it added.

Spread over 72,600 hectares of land, the park will have a dedicated hybrid park zone for wind and solar energy storage, as well as an exclusive zone for wind park activities.

The prime minister will also lay the foundation stone of a fully automated milk processing and packing plant at the Sarhad Dairy Anjar in Kutch. The plant costs Rs 121 Crore and will have the capacity to process 2 Lakh litres of milk per day.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani will be present on the occasion.

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