In a significant development aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity, and border security in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bikaner on May 22, 2025, where he will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation several major development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore. The visit underscores the central government’s sustained efforts in enhancing infrastructure, power, health, railways, and border-area security.

Visit to Nal Airbase – A Strategic Highlight

A key highlight of the Prime Minister’s visit is his scheduled stop at the Indian Air Force’s Nal airbase, located just 150 km from the Pakistan border. The Nal airbase has been a focal point in India’s western security architecture and has seen drone-based threats in recent times. According to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pakistan had attempted drone intrusions in this region, making the Prime Minister’s visit symbolically and strategically important. The presence of the Prime Minister at this critical airbase reinforces India’s commitment to bolstering national security infrastructure, especially along the sensitive border areas.

Redeveloped Deshnoke Station and Flagging Off Bikaner-Mumbai Express

As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke Station and flag off the Bikaner-Mumbai express train. This initiative is part of a larger plan to modernize 103 railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and union territories, at a total cost of over ₹1,100 crore. These redeveloped stations integrate modern infrastructure with India’s cultural heritage, and focus on passenger-centric amenities, particularly for Divyangjan, with emphasis on sustainable practices.

Massive Infrastructure Push – Roadways and Highways

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation seven key highway projects in Rajasthan, amounting to more than ₹4,850 crore. These projects include:

• Construction of three vehicle underpasses

• Widening and strengthening of national highways

• Enhanced connectivity to the Indo-Pak border

These highway expansions are aimed at ensuring smoother movement of goods and troops, thereby strengthening India’s defence logistics and border preparedness.

Clean Energy Initiatives: Solar Power and Transmission

With a view to advancing green and clean energy, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for several solar energy and power transmission projects, including:

• Solar projects in Bikaner and Nawa in Didwana-Kuchaman

• Transmission Systems under PowerGrid Sirohi and PowerGrid Mewar

• PowerGrid Neemuch and Bikaner Complex transmission links

• Augmentation of capacity at Fatehgarh-II Power Station

These projects will substantially contribute to India’s clean energy goals and support the national grid by facilitating power evacuation from renewable energy-rich regions like Rajasthan.

Health Infrastructure – Nursing Colleges and Water Projects

In a significant move to bolster healthcare infrastructure, PM Modi will inaugurate new nursing colleges in:

• Rajsamand

• Pratapgarh

• Bhilwara

• Dholpur

These colleges are expected to enhance the availability of trained nursing professionals, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, addressing gaps in healthcare delivery.

Furthermore, 25 major state government projects will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid. These include vital water supply and mitigation projects, such as:

• Rural Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation in Jhunjhunu District

• Urban Water Supply restructuring in 7 towns of Pali District under AMRUT 2.0

Road Infrastructure: State Highway Expansion

PM Modi will also oversee projects focused on state highways, including:

• Upgrading and maintenance of 12 State Highways, covering 750 km, worth over ₹3,240 crore

• Plans for an additional 900 km of new highways

These efforts are designed to ensure seamless regional connectivity, boost economic activity, and improve accessibility to remote areas.

Cultural and Spiritual Visit to Karni Mata Temple

The visit will also have a spiritual dimension. PM Modi is scheduled to offer prayers at the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke, a revered shrine in Rajasthan. This visit is expected to resonate deeply with the local populace, reflecting the PM’s cultural engagements during his tours.

Public Address and National Impact

A public meeting in Palana, Bikaner, will also be addressed by PM Modi. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized that the Prime Minister’s address will resonate not just in Rajasthan, but across the nation and the world. With critical infrastructure announcements and a symbolic visit to a border airbase, Modi’s visit is expected to galvanize public sentiment ahead of national milestones.

Conclusion:

PM Modi’s visit to Bikaner, including his stop at Nal airbase, underscores a multipronged focus on development, national security, clean energy, and spiritual connection. From launching rail and road projects to setting the foundation for solar and water systems, this comprehensive package worth over ₹26,000 crore reflects a robust push for holistic growth in Rajasthan. The visit reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in both urban and border regions, while continuing to foster cultural heritage and clean energy initiatives.

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