PM Modi Gujarat Visit: ₹14,000 Cr Projects, PM-KISAN & Ekta Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day Gujarat visit on 30–31 October 2026 brought development projects worth over ₹14,400 crore to the state, the release of the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN worth more than ₹18,680 crore for 9.34 crore farmer families, two new train services, and the foundation stone for the Ahmedabad Metro's Airport and GIFT City extensions.
Ekta Nagar / Banaskantha, 31 October 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day Gujarat visit on 30–31 October 2026 brought development projects worth over ₹14,400 crore to the state, the release of the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN worth more than ₹18,680 crore for 9.34 crore farmer families, two new train services, and the foundation stone for the Ahmedabad Metro's Airport and GIFT City extensions. The visit concludes today with the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Key Highlights: PM Modi Gujarat Visit at a Glance
- Dates and places: 30 October (Bhildi, Banaskantha and Ekta Nagar) and 31 October (Ekta Nagar, Kevadia).
- Total value: Over ₹14,000 crore in Banaskantha and about ₹426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar.
- PM-KISAN 24th instalment: More than ₹18,680 crore transferred to over 9.34 crore farmer families; Gujarat's share above ₹1,051 crore for 52.33 lakh families.
- Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC): 127-acre facility at Bhildi, India's first dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed.
- Ahmedabad Metro: Foundation stone for Phase-2A (Airport) and Phase-2B (GIFT City) extensions.
- New trains: Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)–Varanasi Express and Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU.
- Ekta Nagar: Bharat Parv 2026 inaugurated; floral tribute at the Statue of Unity; Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations with the theme "Vande Mataram".
PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Why These Two Days Matter
The Prime Minister's visit to his home state came at a symbolic moment. On 7 October 2026, Narendra Modi completed 25 years since he first took oath as head of a government, as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001. This was his first visit to Gujarat after crossing that milestone, and both he and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel referred to it during the Banaskantha event.
The schedule was split into two clear themes. Day one, in North Gujarat, focused on farmers, dairy, livestock science, roads, metro rail and child welfare. Day two, at Ekta Nagar near the Statue of Unity, focused on national unity, tourism infrastructure and the annual tribute to Sardar Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, who led the integration of the princely states after Independence.
Day 1 (30 October): PM Modi in Banaskantha
Visit to the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre
Around 9:30 AM on Friday, the Prime Minister visited the Embryo Transfer Technology–In Vitro Fertilisation (ET-IVF) Laboratory and the cattle farm of the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) at Bhildi in Banaskantha district. He later dedicated the centre to the nation.
Spread over 127 acres, the BBBRC has been set up as a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for bovine breeding, genetic upgradation and advanced reproductive technologies. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the centre is expected to speed up breed improvement by 10 to 20 times. It is the country's first facility of its kind dedicated to the Kankrej breed, a hardy indigenous cattle breed native to North Gujarat and Rajasthan.
In his speech, PM Modi said the centre would help improve indigenous cattle breeds such as Gir, Sahiwal and Kankrej, and buffalo breeds such as Mehsana, Murrah and Jaffarabadi. He explained that technologies like IVF allow livestock owners to pass on the qualities of high-yielding, healthy and low-maintenance animals to future generations.
PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Released from Bhildi
The biggest announcement for farmers across India was the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). The event was celebrated nationally as PM Kisan Utsav Diwas.
- Amount released: More than ₹18,680 crore
- Beneficiaries: Over 9.34 crore farmer families across India
- Amount per farmer: ₹2,000, credited directly to bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Gujarat's share: Over ₹1,051 crore to more than 52.33 lakh farmer families
- Total so far: More than ₹4.47 lakh crore had been disbursed through the first 23 instalments
Under PM-KISAN, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000. In Gujarat, the programme was telecast live at 34 district-level events and more than 2,100 cluster-level events, where approval letters under various agriculture and horticulture schemes were also distributed.
Projects Worth Over ₹14,000 Crore: Full List
From Banaskantha, the Prime Minister inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stones for a wide range of projects. Here is what each one means for Gujarat:
| Project | Key details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2A (Airport Extension) | Over 6 km, five stations from Koteshwar Road to the Airport | Foundation stone |
| Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2B (GIFT City Extension) | Over 3.3 km, three stations from GIFT City to Shahpur | Foundation stone |
| Ahmedabad–Mehsana Road (State Highway-41) | Widening from four lanes to eight lanes, about ₹2,600 crore | Foundation stone |
| Child-friendly Anganwadi Centres | 4,030 new centres; 361 completed centres inaugurated; ₹800 crore; 4 lakh+ beneficiaries | Foundation stone and inauguration |
| Agriculture Infrastructure Fund projects | 521 projects worth about ₹4,950 crore: cold storage, warehouses, silos, greenhouses, processing units | Dedicated to the nation |
| Banas Dairy Bio-CNG plants | Tharad (75 tonnes of cattle dung per day) and Radhanpur (100 tonnes per day) | Foundation stone |
| Potato processing plant, Sanadar | Expansion of capacity | Inaugurated |
| UHT products ASRS, Palanpur | Automated Storage and Retrieval System | Commissioned |
| 12 horticulture clusters | About 1.46 lakh hectares, 1.3 lakh+ farmers; two potato clusters in North Gujarat | On-ground work begins |
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, speaking at the event, put the total value of the development works gifted to the state at ₹26,092 crore, a figure that appears to include the PM-KISAN transfer along with the projects.
Two New Trains Flagged Off
The Prime Minister flagged off two train services to strengthen rail connectivity:
- Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)–Varanasi Express – a direct link between Gujarat and Kashi, the Prime Minister's parliamentary constituency.
- Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU – a short-distance service useful for daily commuters, pilgrims to the Bahuchar Mata temple at Becharaji, and workers in the region's automobile industrial belt.
What PM Modi Said in Banaskantha: 10 Key Points
Addressing a large gathering in Bhildi, the Prime Minister described farmers as one of the strongest pillars of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). The main points of his speech were:
- Agriculture budget: The country's agriculture budget is now more than five times higher than in 2013-14.
- ₹50 lakh crore in benefits: He said five major schemes and decisions together have delivered benefits or savings of over ₹50 lakh crore to farmers.
- Fertiliser subsidy: About ₹16 lakh crore has been spent on fertiliser subsidies so that global price spikes do not hit Indian farmers.
- Urea and DAP prices: He said a bag of urea that costs about ₹3,000 internationally is sold to Indian farmers for under ₹300, and a DAP bag costing over ₹5,000 abroad is available for ₹1,350.
- MSP: Over ₹24 lakh crore has been paid to wheat and paddy farmers through MSP procurement in 12 years.
- Crop insurance: Farmers have received more than ₹2 lakh crore in claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
- Solar pumps: Around 12 lakh solar pumps have been distributed under PM-KUSUM.
- Science in farming: Over 26 crore Soil Health Cards and about 3,000 new climate-resilient seed varieties have been made available.
- Dairy growth: Average daily milk yield per animal has risen from under five litres in 2013-14 to about eight litres, and around 150 crore doses of free vaccine have been given against diseases like foot-and-mouth disease.
- Rumours and global crisis: Referring to the conflict involving Iran and the Gulf region, he said some elements spread rumours about fertiliser and LPG shortages, but the government ensured farmers faced no shortage.
The Prime Minister also recalled the water and power scarcity that Banaskantha and North Gujarat faced 25 years ago. He credited Narmada water, drip irrigation and people's participation for transforming the district, whose potatoes are now known around the world. He also highlighted that honey production in India has doubled in 12 years and that India is now the world's second-largest exporter of natural honey.
He urged citizens, especially young people, to join the Run for Unity on 31 October and invited people from "Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Kutch to Kamakhya" to be part of the Ekta Diwas programme, which this year has been moved to the evening at 5:30 PM.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani, ministers, MPs, MLAs and Banas Dairy representatives were present.
Day 1 Evening: Bharat Parv 2026 and Ekta Prakash Parv at Ekta Nagar
From Banaskantha, the Prime Minister travelled to Ekta Nagar in Narmada district. Around 5 PM he inaugurated Bharat Parv 2026, a cultural festival built around the idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. States and Union Territories will showcase their folk performances, cuisine, handicrafts and tourist destinations. The festival will continue until 15 November 2026, making it a good opportunity for families planning a trip to the Statue of Unity this Diwali season.
He then witnessed the Ekta Prakash Parv, a light festival designed to promote night tourism. Its two main attractions are:
- Valley of Flowers Road illumination (530 metres): Themed "From Ancient India to Modern India", covering civilisation, women's empowerment, security forces, technology, yoga and a fantasy world for children.
- Glow Tunnel (180 metres): Themed "Unity in India's Diversity", a walk-through experience of the cultures, architecture, folk dances and crafts of India's four regions.
More than 1.5 crore LED lights have been used in these displays. The evening also included the Narmada Aarti and a theatrical presentation based on Anand Math, the novel in which "Vande Mataram" first appeared.
Day 2 (31 October): Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at the Statue of Unity
Floral Tribute to Sardar Patel
On Saturday morning, around 9 AM, Prime Minister Modi offered floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the 182-metre Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, on the occasion of Patel's 151st birth anniversary. October 31 has been observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) since 2014. In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Run for Unity at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
₹426 Crore Projects for Ekta Nagar
The Prime Minister then inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth about ₹426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar: 23 projects inaugurated at a cost of ₹307.83 crore and 8 projects worth ₹118.88 crore for which foundation stones were laid.
Inaugurated:
- Sewage treatment and water treatment plant
- Facade lighting
- Upgradation of Narmada Ghat
- IRCTC hotel
- Rainforest, Unity Trail and Eco Trail
Foundation stones laid:
- Gora–Bhandra Road development
- Integrated zero-waste smart solid waste management project
- Khalwani eco-tourism development
- Integrated development of the Cactus and Butterfly Garden
After the ceremony, PM Modi visited the new Rain Forest and the Vaman Vriksha Vatika (a garden of miniature trees), two attractions that add to Ekta Nagar's growing list of eco-tourism sites.
Evening Programme: Ekta Parade with "Vande Mataram" Theme
The main Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebration is scheduled for 5:30 PM today, a change from the usual morning timing. According to the official programme:
- Theme: "Vande Mataram" will be the overarching theme of the tableaux and cultural performances.
- Ekta Parade: Contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces, State Police and Central Police Organisations, with special emphasis on the achievements of security forces against Left-Wing Extremism.
- Naxal Mukt Bharat presentation: A theatrical show by the National School of Drama featuring about 2,000 artists from 126 districts once affected by Left-Wing Extremism.
- Cultural showcase: About 5,000 artists from across India presenting classical and folk traditions.
What the PM Modi Gujarat Visit Means for Common People
- For farmers: ₹2,000 in their bank accounts under PM-KISAN, new cold storage and processing capacity, and potato clusters that should improve prices and market access in Banaskantha and Sabarkantha.
- For dairy and livestock owners: Better indigenous breeds through the BBBRC, and new income from cattle dung through Bio-CNG plants.
- For Ahmedabad residents: A future metro link to the airport and GIFT City, and an eight-lane road to Mehsana that should cut travel time to North Gujarat.
- For mothers and children: Thousands of modern, child-friendly Anganwadi centres across Gujarat.
- For travellers: A direct Sabarmati–Varanasi train, and new attractions at Ekta Nagar including Bharat Parv, the Glow Tunnel, the Rainforest and eco-trails.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was PM Modi's Gujarat visit in October 2026?
PM Modi visited Gujarat on 30 and 31 October 2026. Day one was in Bhildi (Banaskantha) and Ekta Nagar; day two was at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia.
How much money was released in the PM-KISAN 24th instalment?
More than ₹18,680 crore was transferred to over 9.34 crore farmer families on 30 October 2026. Each eligible farmer received ₹2,000. Gujarat's farmers received over ₹1,051 crore.
What is the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre?
It is a 127-acre Centre of Excellence at Bhildi, Banaskantha, for bovine breeding and genetic upgradation using IVF and embryo transfer. It is India's first such centre dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed.
Which trains did PM Modi flag off in Gujarat?
The Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)–Varanasi Express and the Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU.
What is Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2A and 2B?
Phase-2A is an over 6 km extension with five stations from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport. Phase-2B is an over 3.3 km extension with three stations from GIFT City to Shahpur.
Till when will Bharat Parv 2026 run at Ekta Nagar?
Bharat Parv 2026 began on 30 October and will continue until 15 November 2026.
Why is 31 October celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas?
It is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who unified more than 560 princely states after Independence. 2026 marks his 151st birth anniversary.
This report will be updated after the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations this evening. Follow Lok Samna News for live updates.
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