Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development works worth over Rs 1,22,100 crore in Banswara, Rajasthan. Shri Modi remarked that during Navratri, the nation worships the nine forms of Shakti, and today’s major event in Banswara is dedicated to Urja Shakti energy generation. He highlighted that a new chapter in India’s power sector is being written from the soil of Rajasthan.
Shri Modi, announcing the launch of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, under which solar panels are being installed on rooftops in both urban and rural areas. To ensure affordable electricity for farmers, the PM-KUSUM scheme is facilitating the installation of solar pumps in agricultural fields. The Prime Minister noted that several solar projects have been inaugurated across states today, directly benefiting lakhs of farmers. He reiterated that the PM Surya Ghar scheme provides free electricity for homes, while the PM-KUSUM scheme ensures free electricity for farms. Shri Modi shared his earlier interaction with beneficiaries of the PM-KUSUM scheme, who told him that solar-powered free electricity has become a major blessing in their lives.
He announced the launch of additional projects worth ₹30,000 crore for the people of Rajasthan, aimed at improving access to water, electricity, and healthcare. He highlighted the nationwide campaign to generate new employment opportunities, under which 15,000 youth in Rajasthan received appointment letters for government jobs today. Shri Modi extended his best wishes to these young individuals as they embark on a new chapter in their lives and congratulated the people of Rajasthan on the launch of these development initiatives.
In line with his commitment to transform India’s power sector to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable power supply for all, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd’s (ASHVINI) Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4X700 MW) worth around Rs 42,000 crore. It will be one of the largest nuclear plants in the country supplying reliable base load energy and will strengthen India’s position in the environmental stewardship and evolving nuclear energy landscape. Furthering the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project comprises four indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors with advanced safety features, designed and developed by NPCIL. It is part of India’s broader “fleet mode” initiative, where ten identical 700 MW reactors are being built across India under uniform design and procurement plans. The project will bring in cost efficiencies, faster deployment, and consolidated operational expertise.
In a major boost to India’s clean energy infrastructure, Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of green energy projects worth around Rs 19,210 crore in Rajasthan. He inaugurated solar projects at Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Sikar among others. He also laid the foundation stone of the solar project at Bikaner.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of three power transmission projects worth over Rs 13,180 crore under Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) initiative of Government of India, which aims to develop 181.5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 across eight states. To ensure efficient dispersal of this renewable power towards load centers and to enhance grid stability, PowerGrid is implementing key transmission systems for Rajasthan REZ.
It includes 765 KV transmission lines from Beawar in Rajasthan to Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh and extension of associated substations; from Sirohi in Rajasthan to Mandsaur and to Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh along with augmentation of transformation capacity at Sirohi Substation and extension at Mandsaur & Khandwa Substations; and 765 KV & 400 KV transmission line from Bikaner in Rajasthan to Siwani and Fatehabad in Haryana and further to Patran in Punjab along with establishment of substations at Bikaner and extension of Siwani substation. Cumulatively, these projects will facilitate seamless transfer of 15.5 GW green energy from generation hubs in Rajasthan to demand centers in beneficiary states across India.
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of three Grid Substations (GSS) which include 220 KV and associated lines at Jaisalmer and Bikaner. He will also inaugurate a 220 KV GSS at Shiv in Barmer district. These projects, worth over Rs 490 crore, will significantly contribute to ensuring energy security in the region.
In line with his commitment to empower farmers, Prime Minister inaugurated Feeder Level Solarization projects of 3517 MW, worth over Rs 16,050 crore, in the states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka under PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme (Component C). The agricultural feeders are being solarized to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable irrigation power benefitting lakhs of farmers by lowering electricity costs, cutting irrigation expenses, and promoting rural energy self-reliance.
In a major boost to Ramjal Setu Link Project and furthering his vision of water security, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple water resources projects in Rajasthan worth over Rs 20,830 crore. He will lay the foundation stone for the construction of various feeders from Isarda, construction of Mor Sagar artificial reservoir in Ajmer district and its feeder from Chittorgarh. Other works include intake pump house at Bisalpur Dam, rejuvenation of Khari feeder and various other feeder canal works. Prime Minister also inaugurated Isarda Dam, Dholpur Lift Project, Takli Project among others.
In line with his commitment to safe and clean drinking water for all, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for major drinking water supply projects, worth over Rs 5,880 crore, in Banswara, Dungarpur, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Churu, Ajmer, Bhilwara districts among others under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0.
In a major boost to road infrastructure, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of construction of flyovers at Bharatpur city, a bridge over the Banas River, and 116 Atal Pragati Path projects. He also inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple road projects related to National and State Highways in Barmer, Ajmer, Dungarpur districts among others. These projects worth over Rs 2,630 crore will improve regional road connectivity, ensure smoother traffic and enhance road safety.
Prime Minister also inaugurated a 250-bed RBM Hospital in Bharatpur, an IT Development and E-Governance Centre in Jaipur, sewerage system including treatment plants and pumping stations in Makrana city, and sewerage and water supply project in Mandawa and Jhunjhunu district.
In a major boost to rail connectivity, Prime Minister flagged off three trains, Vande Bharat Express Train between Bikaner & Delhi Cantt, Vande Bharat Express Train between Jodhpur & Delhi Cantt and Udaipur City – Chandigarh Express. These trains will significantly improve connectivity between Rajasthan and other northern states.
