Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects in Surat, Gujarat, and shared glimpses from his address through social media posts. The Prime Minister highlighted Gujarat's pioneering role in climate action, noting it was the first Indian state to establish a separate climate change department in the early 21st century and built the country's first solar park. He emphasized how Gujarat has demonstrated that economy and ecology can progress together, enabling India to reach new heights of development.
PM Modi stated that India is robustly confronting global challenges, with the country's energy capacity scaling from megawatt-level thinking to gigawatt-level discussions, where Gujarat plays an important role. He defended the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative against critics, pointing to Hazira's development as a maritime-industrial hub as evidence of India's growing industrial capability and reduced dependence on other countries.
The event was characterized by enthusiasm and energy from the people of Gujarat regarding the state's progress. The development projects inaugurated in Surat represent part of India's broader infrastructure and clean energy initiatives, though specific details about the projects' scope, investment amounts, or capacity figures were not provided in the release.