Modi unveils projects worth over Rs 1330 crore in Goa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in ‘ Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047’ programme and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 1330 crore.
The prime minister inaugurated the permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology Goa to the nation.
The newly built-up campus has various facilities such as tutorial complex, departmental complex, seminar complex, administrative complex, hostels, health centre, staff quarters, amenity centre, sports ground and other utilities to cater to the needs of students, faculty and staff of the Institute, the Prime Minister Office stated.
The prime minister also dedicated the new campus of the National Institute of Water
Sports. The institute will introduce 28 tailor-made courses aimed at fostering the develop
ment of water sports and water rescue activities catering to both the public and the armed
forces.
Modi inaugurated a 100 TPD (tonnes per day) Integrated
Waste Management Facility in South Goa. It has been designed for the scientific treatment of 60 TPD wet waste and 40 TPD dry waste, while also featuring a 500 KW solar power plant that generates surplus electricity, the PMO stated.
The prime minister also laid the foundation stone for passenger ropeway, along with associated tourism activities, connecting Panaji and Reis Magos and for the construction of a 100 MLD (million litre per day) Water Treatment Plant in South Goa. Modi also distributed appointment orders to 1930 new government recruits across various departments under Rozgar Mela.