PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Metro Projects For Ahmedabad, Surat

Calling it "a landmark day" for the two cities, PM Narendra Modi on January 18 laid the foundation stone of Rs 5,384-crore Ahmedabad Metro rail project phase-II and Rs 12,020-crore Surat Metro rail project. He performed the "Bhoomi Poojan" of the projects in a virtual ceremony, which was attended by several leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah. The forthcoming Metro projects aim to ensure an environment-friendly 'Mass Rapid Transit System' (MRTS) to Ahmedabad and Surat.