CM announces ₹866 crore water supply scheme for Dangs at Independence Day celebration

Valsad: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel hoisted the national flag during the state-level celebration of the 77th Independence Day at Dhamdachi, here in Valsad. The Chief Minister extended greetings to all the citizens of the state and paid tribute to both renowned and unsung freedom fighters. He emphasised the ongoing narrative of Gujarat’s development during this enduring era of independence.

During the event, the Chief Minister also announced a significant ₹866 crore bulk pipeline water supply scheme. This initiative aims to provide a daily water supply of 38 million litres to a population of 3.71 lakh residing in the predominantly tribal Dang district.

Addressing the event in Valsad, the CM said, “This land of Valsad is one that wholeheartedly welcomed the Parsis who came from Iran, and this community played a pivotal role in the independence struggle. The land of Gujarat has given us Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel. The Adivasi and Vanvasi people of Gujarat fought for the independence movement.”

CM Patel also highlighted that over 11.50 lakh houses have been provided to needy people under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Under the PMJAY, more than 1.75 crore people in Gujarat hold the Ayushman Bharat card. In collaboration with the MA card, the spending limit of the Ayushman card has also been raised to ₹10 lakhs from ₹5 lakhs.

The CM also said that to follow the PM’s vision of making India a semiconductor hub, Gujarat is the first state to announce a semiconductor policy. The county’s first semiconductor chip-making plant is being constructed in Sanand GIDC with an investment of Rs 22,500 crore. The state government has provided a subsidy of over Rs 215 crore to over 85,000 e-vehicle users under the e-vehicles policy, he added.

In his address, the Chief Minister remarked that the developmental journey of independent India has now transitioned into an everlasting phase. The CM called upon everyone to transform this enduring era into a ‘duty period’ dedicated to building a developed India. The Chief Minister urged citizens to wholeheartedly commit to fulfilling the Prime Minister’s vision of achieving self-reliance and fostering a developed nation by the year 2047, when the country celebrates its centenary of independence.

The Independence Day celebration witnessed an array of events, including a parade by soldiers from various platoons, a cultural showcase presented by school and college students of Valsad district adorned in patriotic colors, as well as impressive demonstrations by personnel from the Gujarat Police, SDRF, and Marine Commando Force.

Further enhancing the occasion, the Chief Minister took part in a tree plantation activity to commemorate Independence Day celebrations. DeshGujarat