Dahod (Gujarat) [India], May 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated a chain of path-breaking projects costing more than ₹24,000 crore in Dahod, Gujarat. This historical initiative marks a significant step in Gujarat’s development. The projects demonstrate the government’s determined efforts towards the development of tribal communities, infrastructure development, and initiate Viksit Bharat Dahod.
The inaugural anniversary of PM Modi’s prime ministerial oath in 2014 was observed on May 26. He described the day as a recommitment to national responsibility. In his words, “140 crore Indians are gathering to create a Viksit Bharat,” underlining the ideals of freedom and domestic production.
A Milestone In Tribal Development – Viksit Bharat
Industrial resurgence and tribal welfare were the major highlights of the announcement. PM Modi reiterated that “unprecedented efforts” have been undertaken to empower tribal communities in the last 11 years. Dahod and the Dahod tribal belt have been transformed from underdeveloped regions to aspirational districts, as medical colleges and Eklavya Model Schools have been opened there. These successes provide the listeners with a sense of pride and make them hopeful about the future.
Two of the key accomplishments are the PM Janman Yojana, the government’s flagship program, in which housing and medical facilities are given to the poor, and the Dhartii Aaba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, an all-encompassing rural development scheme. The project also aims to build roads, homes, and hospitals in 60,000 villages, with around ₹80,000 crore for development,as per government plans, paving the way to a promising and inclusive future.
Prime Minister @narendramodi lays foundation stone, inaugurates and dedicates various development projects worth over Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod, #Gujarat
▶️140 crore Indians are united in building a Viksit Bharat
▶️Everything we need for our country’s progress must be made right…
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 26, 2025
Rail And Manufacturing Boom – Viksit Bharat
The commissioning of the Dahod Electric Locomotive Factory is a milestone in the development of the railway industry, which is producing engines with a horsepower of 9,000. The first of these locomotives was ceremonially inaugurated by the Prime Minister, who referred to it as a “symbol of national pride.” The setting up of the factory is also expected to generate a huge number of local jobs as well as spur allied industries.
New train services, such as the Vande Bharat Express from Ahmedabad to Veraval and an express train service from Dahod to Valsad, can provide increased mobility and economic development. Gujarat has achieved complete electrification of the rail network, a grand success in green transport.
India’s rail industry is growing as a global exporter while addressing domestic demands. Make in India initiative has reportedly seen traction, with interest from countries like Saudi Arabia, France, and Australia importing Indian rail machinery.
Strategic And Cultural Significance
The Prime Minister underlined India’s cultural resilience and resolve to fight terrorism, as well as economic interests. In his thoughts, he described Operation Sindoor as “an expression of Indian values and emotions” and a military operation. The operation, carried out in retaliation for a dastardly terrorist attack, showed India’s military readiness and moral fibre by eliminating nine terrorists in 22 minutes.
He also valued Dahod’s grit in the past, referring to the sacrifice of freedom fighters like Govind Guru and Tatya Tope, as well as ancient sages such as Maharishi Dadhichi.
Trust The Citizens Of Dahod – Viksit Bharat
While summing up, PM Modi again expressed his faith in the people of Dahod. He announced, “This is just a glimpse of Dahod’s capabilities,” and challenged the people of this tribal hinterland to grab every opportunity to join hands in making it one of the most developed districts of India. This appeal generates a sense of participation and belonging in the audience.
Gujarat remains the leader in the semiconductor, IT, and aerospace sectors. Dahod’s change is one of the larger national narratives where clarity, trust, and tireless effort give us a Viksit Bharat Dahod.
“Whatever we have to do for the growth of our nation has to be done here, in India.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
