Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on October 30 to 31, 2025

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat on October 30 to 31, 2025, to attend the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Iron Man of India) in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia(Gujarat).

• During his visit, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore, dedicated to the state.

Key Highlights of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat:

Key Projects:

Overview: On October 30 2025, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects across tourism, sports, infrastructure, and sustainability, advancing Ekta Nagar’s transformation into an integrated and sustainable development model.

Flagging off E-buses: He flagged off 25 new electric(e)-buses worth Rs.30 crore, increasing the fleet to 55 electric buses that provide free transport services for tourists in Ekta Nagar

• The 9-metre(m) Air Conditioner (AC) e-buses offer a 180 kilometer (km)range per charge and include accessibility features like a lifting system for differently-abled passengers.

Infrastructure Projects: He inaugurated various newly completed projects including the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (GSEC) and Sardar Sarovar Narmada Limited (SSNL) Quarters, constructed at a cost of Rs 56.33 crore; Birsa Munda Bhavan (worth Rs 303 crore); the Hospitality District (Phase-I) (built at a cost of Rs 54.65 crore) at Garudeshwar; Satpura Protection Wall and Riverfront (Rs 20.72 crore); Approach Road (Rs.5.55 crore), e-bus charging depot (Rs 5.2 crore) and smart bus stops phase-II (Rs 4.68 crore).

Tourism Projects: Vaman Vriksha Vatika (Bonsai Garden) built at a cost of Rs 18.68 crore; Satpuda Protection Wall and Riverfront(Rs 20.72 crore), Vaman Vriksha Vatika (Bonsai Garden)(Rs 18.68 crore), Walkaway (Phase-II) (Rs 8.09 crore); Dam Replica and Garden (Rs 1.48 crore), and SBB (Sardar Bhavan and Bharti) Garden (Rs 1.09 crore).

Developmental Projects: During his visit, he also laid the foundation stone for 10 major development projects like: the Museum of the Royal Kingdoms of India (Rs 367.25 crore); Visitor Centre (Rs 140.45 crore); Veer Balak Udyan (Rs 90.46 crore); Travelator Extension at the Statue of Unity (Rs 27.43 crore); 24-metre-wide Ekta Nagar Colony Road (Rs.22.29 crore), Jetty Development (Rs.12.50 crore), Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) Barracks (Rs.3.48 crore), Jetty near Shoolpaneshwar Temple (Rs.12.50 crore), and the Rain Forest Project (Rs.12.85 crore) and Sports Complex (Rs 23.60 crore).

Other Key Projects: Some of the other projects inaugurated were: 24-m wide Ekta Nagar Colony Road (Rs 22.29 crore); Jetty Development near Shoolpaneshwar temple (Rs 12.50 crore); Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Barracks (Rs 3.48 crore); and Rain forest project (Rs 12.85 crore).

Release of Commemorative Coin and Stamp: 

To mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, PM Modi released a Rs.150 commemorative coin issued by the Ministry of Finance(MoF) and unveiled a special Rs.5 postal stamp issued by India Post, Ministry of Communication.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations: 

On October 31 2025, PM Narendra Modi participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations and paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

• During the celebrations, PM Modi administered the Ekta Diwas Pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade in Ekta Nagar.

Aarambh 7.0 Interaction:

On October 31, 2025, PM Narendra Modi interacted with Officer Trainees of the 100th Foundation Course during the conclusion of Aarambh 7.0, themed “Reimagining Governance.”

About Gujarat:
Chief Minister (CM)– Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor- Acharya Devvrat
Capital- Gandhinagar
National Park (NP)- Gir NP, Marine NP