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PM Modi To Visit MP, Bihar And Assam From 23 To 25 February; Infrastructure Projects, PM-KISAN Instalment And Investment Summits On Agenda

Kuldeep Negi

Feb 22, 2025, 06:08 PM | Updated 06:08 PM IST


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit three states — Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Assam — from 23 to 5 February, where he will unveil a series of infrastructure projects, investment initiatives, and welfare schemes.

His itinerary includes the launch of a major cancer hospital, two investment summits, and the disbursement of financial aid to millions of farmers.

On 23 February, PM Modi will visit Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, where he will lay the foundation stone for the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute.

According to a PMO release, the cancer hospital, built at a cost of over Rs 200 crore, is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and have specialist doctors.

The facility will offer free treatment to underprivileged cancer patients.

The following morning, at around 10 pm on 24 February, PM Modi will inaugurate the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, an event that aims to position Madhya Pradesh as an investment hub.

The two-day summit will include departmental summits, specialised sessions on pharma and medical Devices, transport and logistics, industry, skill development, tourism and MSMEs among others, as well as three industrial exhibitions highlighting automotive, textile, and the state's unique craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Representatives from over 60 countries, officials from various international organisations, over 300 prominent Industry leaders from India and policymakers among others will participate in the Summit.

Later that day, at 2.15 pm in Bihar's Bhagalpur, PM Modi will release the nineteenth instalment of the PM KISAN scheme, disbursing over Rs 21,500 crore to more than 9.7 crore farmers nationwide.

In a move aimed at strengthening the dairy and agriculture sectors, he will also inaugurate the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Breeds in Bihar's Motihari, a facility dedicated to improving cattle genetics.

He will also inaugurate the Milk Product Plant in Barauni that aims to create an organised market for 3 lakh milk producers.

Additionally, he will dedicate to the nation the doubling of Warisaliganj – Nawada – Tilaiya rail section worth over Rs 526 crore and Ismailpur - Rafiganj Road Over Bridge, which are aimed at boosting connectivity and infrastructure in the region.

In Assam, the Prime Minister will participate in two high-profile events.

On 24 February evening, he will attend Jhumoir Binandini 2025, a cultural festival featuring 8,000 performers showcasing the Jhumoir dance of Assam’s Tea Tribe and Adivasi communities, in Guwahati.

On 25 February, at around 10.45 am, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati.

The two-day summit will include an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions and 14 thematic sessions.

It will also include a comprehensive exhibition illustrating the state’s economic landscape, with a focus on its industrial evolution, global trade partnerships, booming industries, and the vibrant MSME sector, featuring over 240 exhibitors.

Various international organisations, global leaders and investors, policymakers, industry experts, startups, and students among others will participate in the Summit.

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Kuldeep is Senior Editor (Newsroom) at Swarajya. He tweets at @kaydnegi.


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