Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Pune, Maharashtra on 1st Aug 2023. During his visit, he will be honored with the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award. Additionally, the Prime Minister will mark the beginning of several important projects aimed at the city’s progress.
According to an official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Pune around 11 in the morning. During his visit, he will offer his prayers and perform a special ritual (‘darshan and pooja’) at the beautiful Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir located in Budhwar Peth.
PM Modi to Receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award
Afterward, at 11:45 in the morning, he will receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. This prestigious award was created by the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust back in 1983 to honor the great heritage of Lokmanya Tilak, a respected figure in our history.
The award is given to individuals who have made significant efforts towards the growth and improvement of our country. Their contributions are truly exceptional and stand out as remarkable.
This prestigious award is presented annually on August 1st, which aligns with the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak. Once the honor is given, PM Modi will be recognized as the 41st recipient to receive this prestigious award.
Prime Minister Unveils Metro Operations and Projects in Pune
After that, at approximately 12.45 pm, he will commence the operation of metro trains and officially open and lay the foundation stone for several important development projects, as stated by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Talking about metro trains, Modi will inaugurate the services on the finished sections of the two corridors of Pune Metro Phase I.
These sections stretch from Phugewadi station to Civil Court station and from Garware College station to Ruby Hall Clinic station, for which the foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister back in 2016.
These new sections will establish crucial connections between significant locations in Pune city, including Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Pune Municipal Corporation office, Pune RTO, and Pune Railway Station.
According to the PMO statement, this inauguration marks a significant milestone in fulfilling the Prime Minister’s vision of offering the citizens modern and eco-friendly mass rapid urban transport systems throughout the country.
Pune Metro’s Artistic Touch: Showcasing Maharashtrian Heritage
Regarding the metro station design, the statement mentioned that some of the stations along the route take inspiration from the architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station and Deccan Gymkhana metro stations have a special and one-of-a-kind appearance that looks like the traditional headgear worn by soldiers during the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This headgear is famously known as the “Mavala Pagadi”.
Furthermore, the Shivaji Nagar underground Metro station has a special and unique design that brings to mind the forts constructed by Shivaji Maharaj.
The Civil Court metro station stands out as one of the deepest in the whole country, reaching a remarkable depth of 33.1 meters. What makes this station unique is the way its roof is designed, allowing bright sunlight to shine directly onto the platform.
PM Modi To Inaugurate Waste To Energy Plant
Besides the metro, PM Modi will also open the Waste to Energy Plant at Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). This incredible plant has been built with an investment of around ₹300 crore.
What’s fascinating about this plant is that it can convert a massive amount of waste, approximately 2.5 lakh MT every year, into electricity.Isn’t that amazing? This means we can generate electricity by using the waste we produce! It’s a wonderful step towards a cleaner and greener future.
As we stride forward in our mission to ensure housing for every person, Prime Minister Modi will hand over 1,280 homes built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by PCMC. Additionally, there will be a handover of more than 2,650 PMAY houses constructed by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
This is a significant step towards making sure everyone has a place to call home.
Afterward, he will also be laying the foundation stone for around 1,190 PMAY houses to be constructed by the PCMC, and for more than 6,400 houses constructed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
Traffic Advisory Updates by Pune City Traffic Police
Prime Minister, Mr. Modi, will be visiting Pune on 1st Aug 2023, and in preparation for this important event, the Pune City Traffic Police has made some arrangements to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety.
So, from 6 am to 3 pm, there will be certain traffic restrictions in different areas of the city.
The traffic police have listed several places where they want to keep a close watch on the traffic flow.
These locations include Pune University Chowk, Simla Office Chowk, Sancheti Chowk, S. Go. Barve Chowk, Gadgil Putla Chowk, Budhwar Chowk, Sevasdan Chowk, Alka Chowk, Tilak Road, Jedhe Chowk, Fergusson College Road, Sangamwadi Road, Sadalbaba Chowk, Golf Club Chowk, and Airport Road.
The transportation department kindly asks drivers to avoid these specific roads and take different, more convenient routes instead.
In addition to the traffic rules, the city police have also forbidden the use of drones within the city.
What is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pune Visit Schedule ?
– He will arrive at Lohgaon airport at 10.15 am.
– Then, at 10.40 a.m., he will reach the helipad located on the grounds of Agriculture College.
– At 10.55 a.m., he will visit Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati for darshan. At 11:00 am, he will participate in a pooja at Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Temple.
– There will be a Lokmanya Tilak Award ceremony at 11.45 am, taking place at SP College. This event is exclusively for invited attendees.
– At 12.45 pm, he will inaugurate two extended metro lines.
– Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, near four thousand flats will be inaugurated.
– From 1.45 pm to 2.15 pm, the Prime Minister has reserved some time for other activities.
– At 2.25 pm, he will arrive again at the helipad on the grounds of the Agriculture College.
– Finally, at 2.55 pm, he will depart for Delhi, concluding his visit.
Why is Narendra Modi coming to Pune?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming to Pune on 1st August 2023 to receive the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award and mark the beginning of several important development projects in the city. During his visit, he will also inaugurate the metro operations on finished sections of Pune Metro Phase I and open the Waste to Energy Plant at Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Moreover, he will hand over homes built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, contributing to the mission of providing housing for every person.