Murmu dedicates and lays foundation stones for various projects in Gujarat

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the people of Gujarat have a culture of enterprise and innovation. The entrepreneurs of Gujarat have given a special identity to Gujarat and India. Gujarat is one of the leading states in the country in terms of development. 

Murmu said that Gujarat has presented examples of natural farming and environmental protection along with industrial progress. The President noted that while about 5 percent of the country’s population resides in Gujarat, it contributes about 20 percent of the total national agricultural production. 

She said that successful experiments of agricultural development of Gujarat are being adopted all over the country. 

The President said that for a very long time, the geographical location of Gujarat, especially in parts of North Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch, water scarcity had caused great problems to the people. But today that situation has changed completely. 

Under the ‘Sardar Sarovar Project’, irrigation water is being provided to the people from a vast canal network. This has changed the lives of lakhs of people. She was happy to note that according to the ‘Composite Water Management Index’ of NITI Aayog, Gujarat has been ranked first in the country in water management for the past three years. 

The President said that in the field of healthcare, Gujarat has made impressive achievements. She noted that Gujarat is the first state in India to issue health cards to pregnant women. 

Murmu expressed confidence that projects which are inaugurated and for which foundation stones were laid today, will create new employment and business opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs. She was also confident that Super Speciality Hospital and Medical College, whose foundation stones were laid today will cater to the needs of the tribal population of Narmada district. 

Earlier in the day, President Murmu offered prayers and floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram today morning. In the visitor’s diary, she wrote that the visit to the Holi land of Matama Gandhi gave her indefinable faith and inspiration. The President also spun charkha at the Gandhi Ashram.