Bengaluru/Alive News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line on Friday and travelled on the metro with Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Before boarding the train, Modi also purchased a ticket at the counter.
During his visit, the Prime Minister launched development projects worth around ₹15,600 crore, covering metro services, railways and energy infrastructure. He said Bengaluru had become the third Indian city to have a metro network of more than 100 kilometres.
Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Prasanthi Kutiram, Modi said Karnataka had been an important centre of yoga for centuries and had produced several renowned yoga teachers and scholars.
Focus on Railways and Energy Security
Modi said more than 60 railway stations in Karnataka had been developed as Amrit Bharat stations. Work is also underway to provide modern facilities at these stations.
He highlighted energy projects, including the Bengaluru LPG project, which will increase storage capacity by 80,000 tonnes, and the Devanagondi terminal, which will improve petrol and diesel supplies.
Promotes Solar Power, Yoga and Ayurveda
The Prime Minister said more than 60 lakh families across India had installed rooftop solar panels. In Karnataka, around 40,000 families had benefited from the scheme, receiving financial assistance of ₹80,000 each.
He also highlighted the PM-KUSUM scheme, under which more than eight lakh solar pumps are being used for irrigation in Karnataka.
Modi said yoga and Ayurveda were gaining international recognition. More than 150 Ayurveda courses have received recognition abroad. He also noted that yogasanas had been included in Khelo India to encourage young people to practise yoga.
The Prime Minister said yoga was also becoming popular among foreign leaders and their families.
