NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a high-stakes, multi-state development visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat tomorrow, July 4, 2026. The expansive itinerary includes the unveiling of massive national infrastructure milestones spanning civil aviation, green energy, chip manufacturing, urban transport, and heavy petrochemicals.
Leg 1: High-Flying Reforms in Jodhpur
The tour kicks off at approximately 10:45 AM in Jodhpur, focusing on a massive overhaul of regional aviation infrastructure.
The Modified UDAN Scheme Launch
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The Allocation: A staggering ₹28,840 crore capital outlay earmarked over the next 10 years.
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Key Targets:
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Transforming 100 unserved airstrips into fully functional aerodromes backed by a ₹12,000+ crore budget.
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Building 200 modern helipads to link remote, high-altitude, and challenging geographical terrains.
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Over ₹2,500 crore allocated for ongoing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) viability support.
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Continuing ₹10,000+ crore in Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to secure affordable commercial flights.
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Indigenization Push: The scheme will prioritize the deployment of domestic aviation platforms, including HAL Dhruv and Dornier aircraft.
Inauguration of the New Jodhpur Terminal
The Prime Minister will unveil a newly constructed ₹480 crore Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport.
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Scale: Spans 23,000 sq. meters with an annual handling capacity of up to 20 lakh passengers.
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Design Philosophy: Showcases heritage-inspired Rajasthani architectural styles featuring signature arches and jharokhas.
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Green Standards: Aiming for a 5-Star GRIHA rating utilizing advanced energy-efficient modules and water recycling mechanisms.
Leg 2: Industrial & Energy Onslaught in Balotra
At 12:15 PM, the focus shifts to Balotra for the dedication and foundation-laying ceremony of projects cumulative worth ₹1.06 lakh crore, followed by a massive public address.
The Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex
In a monumental step for India’s domestic energy infrastructure, the PM will dedicate the country’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
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Joint Venture: Executed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan.
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Financial Footprint: Established at a total investment of over ₹79,450 crore.
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Technical Metrics: Boasts a 9 MMTPA refining output, an ultra-efficient Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0, and an elite petrochemical yield exceeding 26% (2.4 MMTPA capacity). It will act as the master anchor for an upcoming regional Petrochemical and Plastic Park.
Jaipur Metro Phase 2 & Core Infrastructure
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Jaipur Metro Phase 2: The PM will lay the foundation stone for a new ₹13,000+ crore, 41-km North-South Metro Corridor. It will run from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, establishing 36 metro stations to bridge vital zones like the Sitapura and Vishwakarma Industrial Areas, SMS Hospital, and the Jaipur International Airport.
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Rail Infrastructure: Dedication of the Churu–Sadulpur (58 km) and Churu–Ratangarh (46 km) broad-gauge rail doubling projects built for ₹900 crore.
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Road Network: Inauguration of the 4-laned NH-125A Jodhpur Ring Road (Section-2 Karwar–Dangiyawas) constructed for ₹740 crore.
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Massive Solar Power Evacuation:
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Dedication of SJVN’s 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Energy Project (using 24.22 lakh indigenous modules at a cost of ₹5,500 crore).
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NHPC’s 300 MW Karnisar Bikaner Solar Plant (7.75 lakh domestic PV cells).
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Inauguration of a ₹1,900 crore evacuation transmission grid along with the foundation stone for an additional 530 km-long Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission system.
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Employment Initiative
In a key governance milestone, PM Modi will witness or facilitate the distribution of appointment letters to roughly 54,000 newly recruited youth across diverse Rajasthan government cadres, including Education, Home, Energy, and Panchayati Raj.
Leg 3: Transforming Sanand into a Global Chip Hub
At 4:30 PM, the Prime Minister will travel to Gujarat to inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad. Developed under the aegis of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an investment of over ₹7,500 crore, this project marks the formal commencement of commercial production at the high-tech site.
Strategic Value Chain Position
Once fully ramped up, the advanced facility will have an annual production capacity of up to 5 billion semiconductor chips, helping address global demand driven by AI and high-performance computing.
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Target Verticals: Mass-scale chip supply targeting high-performance sectors including Automotive, 5G Telecommunications, Industrial grids, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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End-to-End Capability: The plant represents an advanced cluster offering comprehensive semiconductor services, including wafer sorting, advanced package design, structural assembly, failure analysis, and global logistics synchronization.
