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Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 29, 2024) virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects valued at ₹11,200 crore in Maharashtra. His planned visit to Pune on September 26 had been cancelled due to heavy rainfall in the city.

During the event, PM Modi inaugurated Pune Metro’s new underground section from District Court to Swargate, signifying the completion of Phase 1 of the Pune Metro Rail Project. The underground stretch, built at a cost of ₹1,810 crore, marks a significant step in enhancing the city’s transport infrastructure.

PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the Swargate-Katraj extension of Pune Metro Phase 1, which will be built at a cost of ₹2,955 crore. This 5.46 km southern extension will be fully underground and feature stations at Market Yard, Padmavati, and Katraj.

In his address, the Prime Minister criticised the previous state government for its inaction, stating, “In 8 years, the previous government could not even build a single pillar of the Metro, whereas our government has built a modern Metro station in Pune. Pune should have had an advanced transport system like the Metro much earlier, but decades of poor planning and vision in urban development hindered progress.”

PM Modi also dedicated the 7,855-acre Bidkin Industrial Area, part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Program, to the nation, aiming to transform Maharashtra’s industrial landscape. He further inaugurated Solapur Airport’s revamped terminal, which will now serve 4.1 lakh passengers annually, benefiting devotees of Lord Vitthal.

In addition, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a memorial at Bhidewada, commemorating Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule’s first girls’ school.

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