PM Modi inaugurates tourism, infrastructure projects worth ₹307 crore in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 31 development projects worth over ₹426 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to enhance tourism and infrastructure. The projects include new hospitality facilities, eco-tourism attractions, and improved civic infrastructure near the Statue of Unity.
Why it matters
The expansion of the Statue of Unity site reflects the government's focus on developing major domestic tourism hubs to drive regional economic growth.
Ekta Nagar, Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (October 31, 2026) inaugurated 23 development projects worth ₹307.83 crore to boost tourism and civic infrastructure at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for eight development projects worth ₹118.88 crore, taking the total outlay for the 31 projects to ₹426.71 crore. Earlier in the day, Mr. Modi paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity to mark his birth anniversary, which is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. PM Modi offers floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity storyline 1 The newly launched projects aim to upgrade visitor facilities and civic infrastructure around the world's tallest statue, which has developed into a major tourism hub.
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