Bhopal: On the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on 25 December, 2024. At around 12:30 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Khajuraho.

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking National Project, the country’s first interlinking of rivers initiative under the National Perspective Plan. This project aims to provide irrigation facilities across various districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, benefitting lakhs of farmer families. It will also ensure drinking water supply to the region and generate over 100 MW of green energy through hydropower projects. The project is expected to create significant employment opportunities and strengthen the rural economy.

To mark the occasion, the Prime Minister will release a commemorative stamp and coin honouring the centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He will also lay the foundation stone for 1,153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings. These structures are envisioned to support the efficient functioning of Gram Panchayats, facilitating good governance at the local level.

In alignment with his commitment to energy self-sufficiency and green energy promotion, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Khandwa district. This initiative is designed to reduce carbon emissions, support the government’s mission to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070, and aid water conservation by minimising water evaporation.

BI Bureau