Prime Minister Modi's Upcoming Visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh
Overview of the Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh on June 20 and 21. This two-day trip follows his five-day official journey to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia, commencing just a day after his return. On the first day, he will travel to Siwan in Bihar, where he plans to inaugurate and lay the foundation for several development projects around noon. Modi will also address a public gathering during this visit, which is significant as Bihar is preparing for assembly elections later this year.
Events in Odisha
Following his Bihar visit, Modi will head to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where he will preside over a state-level celebration marking the completion of one year of the Odisha government at approximately 4:15 PM. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects worth over ₹18,600 crores and address the attendees at this event.
International Yoga Day in Andhra Pradesh
On June 21, the Prime Minister will participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, starting around 6:30 AM. He is expected to address the large crowd gathered for the mass yoga demonstration.
Key Initiatives and Projects
Launch of Various Infrastructure Projects:
- Distribution of the first installment of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) to over 53,600 beneficiaries.
- Handing over house keys to selected individuals during the 'Griha Pravesh' ceremony for more than 6,600 completed homes.
- In Odisha, the launch of development initiatives and a vision document costing ₹18,600 crores.
- Modi will address a public rally in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the first anniversary of the BJP-led state government.
Highlights of the Visit
- Inauguration of development projects exceeding ₹18,600 crores.
- Launch of new rail services connecting the Bodh district for the first time.
- Unveiling of 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) program.
- Initiatives covering rural roads, bridges, drinking water, irrigation, agricultural infrastructure, healthcare, and highway expansion.
Odisha's Vision Document
Focus on Two Major Milestones:
2036: The centenary of Odisha's status as India's first linguistic state.
2047: The centenary of India's independence.
International Yoga Day Celebration
On Saturday, Modi will lead the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam. He will guide a mass Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session on the beach, expecting participation from around five lakh individuals. This nationwide event will be celebrated at over 3.5 lakh locations, with a special focus on family-friendly and youth-led programs under 'Yoga Unplugged' on the MyGov and MyBharat platforms.
The theme for this year's Yoga Day, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' emphasizes the interconnectedness of human and planetary health, reflecting the philosophy of 'Sarve Santu Niramaya,' which wishes for universal well-being. Since the UN General Assembly adopted India's proposal to designate June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2015, Modi has led celebrations in various cities, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysore, Srinagar, and even at the UN headquarters in New York.