In Surat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated various projects worth more than Rs. 3400 crore. These include works for water supply, drainage projects, DREAM City, Biodiversity Park and other development works such as public infrastructure, heritage restoration, city bus / BRTS infrastructure, electric vehicle infrastructure as well as joint development works by the central and state government.
Prime Minister inaugurated Phase-I of road infrastructure works and the main entrance of Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City. DREAM City project has been launched with the vision to meet the growing demand for commercial and residential space to complement the rapid growth of diamond trading business in Surat. Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Phase-II of the project.
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Biodiversity Park, which is being built in an area of over 87 hectares from Dr. Hedgewar Bridge to Bhimrad-Bamrolli Bridge. Prime Minister also inaugurated Khoj Museum at Science Centre in Surat. Built for children, the Museum has interactive displays, inquiry-based activities and inquisitiveness-based explorations.
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