PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Rs. 1.22 Lakh Crore in Rajasthan’s Banswara, Emphasizes Tribal Welfare, Clean Energy, and Economic Empowerment. 

Banswara, Rajasthan:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs. 1,22,100 crore in Banswara, Rajasthan today. These wide-ranging initiatives span clean energy, water resources, power infrastructure, employment, healthcare, and rail and road connectivity—marking one of the largest investment drives in southern Rajasthan in recent years.

Navratri Dedication to “Urja Shakti”

Speaking on the fourth day of Navratri, PM Modi began his address by offering prayers at the sacred site of Maa Tripura Sundari and paid homage to Maa Mahi—revered as the Ganga of Kanthal and Vagad. He noted that the waters of the Mahi river symbolize the resilience of India’s tribal communities and recalled the contributions of tribal leader Mahayogi Govind Guru.

The PM dedicated the day’s major announcements to Urja Shakti (Energy Power), stating, “A new chapter in India’s energy sector is being written from the soil of Rajasthan.”

 Major Energy Announcements

PM Modi announced the launch of energy projects exceeding Rs. 90,000 crore across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. In Rajasthan, he inaugurated solar energy projects and laid the foundation stone for the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project, a Rs. 42,000 crore initiative that will house four indigenous 700 MW nuclear reactors with advanced safety features.

He emphasized that his government is turning India’s clean energy mission into a jan andolan—a people’s movement—highlighting the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM Scheme that aim to make solar energy accessible for households and farmers alike.

 Electricity as the Backbone of Growth

The PM strongly criticized previous governments for decades of electricity deprivation. “When we came to power in 2014, 2.5 crore households lacked electricity. After 70 years of independence, 18,000 villages hadn’t seen a single electric pole,” he said.

Today, with universal electrification achieved and clean energy being rapidly deployed, he declared, “Electricity is no longer a privilege—it’s a right and a catalyst for development.”

 Inclusive Development & Tribal Welfare

Reaffirming his government’s commitment to inclusive growth, Modi announced that projects worth Rs. 30,000 crore are being implemented to improve water, power, and healthcare access in Rajasthan. He emphasized his government’s focus on Antyodaya, the upliftment of the most marginalized, especially tribal communities.

Citing the launch of PM Janman Yojana, hundreds of Eklavya Model Residential Schools, recognition of forest rights, and the Van Dhan Yojana, he said: “We are working to ensure that India’s tribal communities live with dignity, self-respect, and cultural pride.”

 Employment, Infrastructure, and Rail Boost

Modi flagged off three new trains including the Bikaner–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express, Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat, and Udaipur–Chandigarh Express. These services will significantly enhance Rajasthan’s connectivity with northern states.

He also distributed over 15,000 appointment letters to youth newly appointed in government jobs across Rajasthan and announced a host of new infrastructure projects:

• Road Projects & Flyovers worth Rs. 2,630 crore
• Water Projects under AMRUT 2.0 worth Rs. 5,880 crore
• RBM Hospital in Bharatpur, IT centres in Jaipur
• Sewerage and water supply projects in Mandawa and Jhunjhunu

 Tax Reform & GST Savings Festival

In a detailed comparison of the pre- and post-GST eras, Modi stated that his government’s tax reforms are bringing real savings to households. Items of daily use, from soap to shoes to cement, are now significantly cheaper:

• A Rs. 500 shoe earlier cost Rs. 575, now costs Rs. 450
• A Rs. 60,000 motorcycle taxed at Rs. 19,000 earlier, now just Rs. 10,000
• A Rs. 300 cement bag that incurred Rs. 90 in tax earlier, now just Rs. 50

“Under the opposition, taxes and inflation were record high. Today, our governance is marked by direct savings to the common man,” he said.

 Swadeshi Appeal for Festive Season

As India celebrates the GST Savings Festival, Modi appealed to citizens to prioritize swadeshi products during the festive season. “Buy what is made in India. Sell what is made in India. When we choose swadeshi, we empower our artisans and strengthen national development,” he stated.

The event was attended by the Governor of Rajasthan Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, and other dignitaries.

 Background: Key Projects Overview

• Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project: Rs. 42,000 crore, 4×700 MW PHWR reactors
• Green Energy Projects: Rs. 19,210 crore (solar parks in Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Sikar, Bikaner, Ramagiri)
• Power Transmission Projects: Rs. 13,180 crore under Renewable Energy Zones (REZ)
• PM-KUSUM Solar Feeder Projects: Rs. 16,050 crore (across four states)
• Water Resource Projects: Rs. 20,830 crore (Ramjal Setu Link, Isarda, Mor Sagar)
• AMRUT 2.0 Water Projects: Rs. 5,880 crore in 8 districts
• Road and Flyover Projects: Rs. 2,630 crore
• Rail Connectivity: Three new express trains
• Healthcare, Sewerage & IT Projects: RBM Hospital, IT Centre, and sewerage projects across districts
• Government Job Distribution: Over 15,000 appointment letters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Banswara marked a massive push for tribal empowerment, clean energy, and infrastructure development in southern Rajasthan. With major investments in nuclear, solar, and transmission power, along with education, healthcare, and employment projects, the government aims to accelerate inclusive growth while preserving cultural and tribal heritage.

The day’s message was clear: “From development to dignity, our government stands with every Indian—especially those at the last mile.”