In a landmark development for India’s telecom sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated India’s fully indigenous 4G network and over 97,500 solar-powered BSNL towers across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Assam, Gujarat, and Bihar.
This rollout, part of a Rs 37,000 crore investment, will ensure 100 per cent 4G saturation nationwide, connecting more than 26,700 previously unconnected villages, and represents a giant leap towards AtmanirbharBharat.
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Speaking during the inauguration of multiple development projects in Odisha, PM Modi said the state is advancing at the speed of a “double engine,” with new projects worth thousands of crores underway for the development of both the state and the country. He also announced the approval of new semiconductor units.
“A year and a half ago, during the assembly elections, the people of Odisha had resolved to move forward with a new commitment, and that commitment was Developed Odisha. Today, we are seeing that Odisha has started advancing at the speed of a double engine. Today, once again, for the development of Odisha, for the development of the country, work on projects worth thousands of crores of rupees has begun. From today, a new avatar of BSNL has also emerged. BSNL’s indigenous 4G services have been launched,” PM Modi said.
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Making India Self-Reliant: From chips to ships
PM Modi highlighted India’s growing focus on self-reliance across sectors, including shipbuilding: “It is our resolve that from chip to ship, India must be self-reliant in everything. Any country that wants to be economically strong gives great importance to shipbuilding. Whether it is trade, technology, or national security, shipbuilding provides benefits in every field.Any country that wants to be economically strong gives a lot of emphasis on large-scale shipbuilding. Whether it’s trade, technology, or the country’s security — shipbuilding benefits everywhere. If we have our own ships, there will be no hindrance in imports and exports with the world during times of crisis. Therefore, the BJP government has approved a package of 70 thousand crore rupees for large-scale shipbuilding in the country,” he said.
He also acknowledged the ongoing Navratri celebrations: “The festival of Navratri is underway, and in these sacred days, I have had the good fortune to have darshan of all of you on this land of Maa Samoli and Maa Ramochani Devi. Your blessings are our strength. I bow to all of you,” PM Modi added.
Major projects across sectors
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati were present as PM Modi inaugurated development projects worth more than Rs 60,000 crore, covering telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, and rural housing.
Railway projects including the Rail Flyover at Sambalpur-Sarla, doubling of the Koraput-Baiguda line, and the Manabar-Koraput-Gorapur line were also inaugurated to boost freight and passenger movement. The Amrit Bharat Express between Berhampur and Udhna (Surat) was flagged off to support tourism and local employment.
Healthcare, Education, and Skill development initiatives
PM Modi also laid foundation stones for upgrading MKCG Medical College in Berhampur and VIMSAR in Sambalpur into world-class super-speciality hospitals, expanding trauma care, maternal and child care, and academic infrastructure.
Expansion of eight IITs was also announced, adding capacity for 10,000 new students over four years, alongside multiple initiatives to strengthen technical education and skill development in Odisha.
CM Majhi praised PM Modi for launching the Subhadra Yojana, benefiting over one crore women with Rs 10,000 annually, “After the massacre in Pahalgam, India’s response to terrorists in Pakistan has altered India’s strategic doctrine. Ever since we have formed the government, you have come to Odisha seven times. Last year, you were here on your birthday and launched the Subhadra Yojana for our mothers and sisters. Today, more than 1 crore women receive Rs 10,000 annually.”
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Antyodaya Gruha Yojana beneficiaries receive support
PM Modi distributed sanction orders to 50,000 beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, which provides pucca houses and financial assistance to vulnerable rural families, including persons with disabilities, widows, and victims of natural calamities.
Chief ministers of eight states, including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, joined virtually along with several Union Cabinet ministers.
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