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PM Modi inaugurates Rs 426‑crore tourism projects at Statue of Unity, Gujarat
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a Rs 426 crore package of new tourist attractions at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched a suite of tourism development projects worth Rs 426 crore at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. The initiative is aimed at adding new attractions and upgrading existing facilities around the world’s tallest statue.
The funding, allocated by the central government in partnership with the Gujarat state administration, is expected to boost visitor numbers and stimulate the local economy. Officials said the projects will be rolled out over the coming years, aligning with broader efforts to position Gujarat as a premier tourism destination.
The announcement underscores the government's focus on infrastructure-led tourism growth, with the Statue of Unity already drawing millions of domestic and international tourists each year.
The funding, allocated by the central government in partnership with the Gujarat state administration, is expected to boost visitor numbers and stimulate the local economy. Officials said the projects will be rolled out over the coming years, aligning with broader efforts to position Gujarat as a premier tourism destination.
The announcement underscores the government's focus on infrastructure-led tourism growth, with the Statue of Unity already drawing millions of domestic and international tourists each year.