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Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth around ₹14,700 crore in Jind, Haryana. Expressing profound joy upon arrival at the site, the Prime Minister highlighted the region’s rich historical, martial, and spiritual legacy, uniquely blessed by the Shakti Peeth Mata Jayanti.
Recalling his initial visits to the city decades ago for organizational duties, he fondly recalled the unforgettable affection he received, intrinsically linked to local culinary staples like Murrah buffalo dairy, desi bura, and ghevar. “This is no ordinary land; it is a profound land of history, bravery, religion, and immense pride,” observed Modi.
Contrasting the timeless local flavors with the dramatically transformed developmental landscape of the region, the Prime Minister positioned the city as a shining reflection of the good governance model. Emphasizing that the entire state has firmly embarked on a new trajectory of progress over the past years, he noted that the day’s events are actively infusing this mission with powerful fresh momentum. “Today’s program is filling this exact mission of the government with completely new energy,” asserted Modi.
Declaring that the region’s name has now been permanently etched into the pages of history, the Prime Minister proudly announced the launch of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train. Drawing a visionary parallel to the historic first train journey between Bombay and Thane, he stated that future generations will similarly immortalize this corridor whenever advanced green mobility is discussed. “I congratulate all of you and the entire country for this momentous step related to the deep modernization of Indian Railways,” affirmed Modi.
Detailing the massive infrastructural push, the Prime Minister listed over Rs 14,000 crore worth of new projects spanning railways, highways, and cultural heritage dedicated directly to the state’s welfare. Highlighting a massive healthcare expansion, he announced the dedication of Pandit Neki Ram Sharma Medical College in Bhiwani and Maharishi Chyavan Medical College along with Rao Tularam Hospital in Narnaul, aimed at creating pristine new avenues for aspiring medical professionals. “These new institutions will make the healthcare services of Haryana even more empowered and highly accessible,” noted Modi.
Appreciating the immense civic dedication demonstrated by the local populace, the Prime Minister commended the profound seriousness with which they embraced the cleanliness welcome initiative prior to his arrival. Expressing great contentment at witnessing the community actively and freshly engaging in the sanitation campaign, he called for permanently sustaining this grassroots momentum. “We must systematically make cleanliness an integral part of our everyday lives in this exact manner,” affirmed Modi.
Tracing the technological evolution of the global railway sector, the Prime Minister recalled how the 19th century was fundamentally defined by steam engines while the 20th century was defined by electrical power. Looking toward the future, he emphasized that the 21st century will be driven by hydrogen mobility, officially starting with the newly inaugurated 90-kilometer route between Jind and Sonipat. “Today, Indian Railways has taken a massive leap in this 21st-century technology, which holds immense potential for future expansion,” observed Shri Modi.
Putting the nation’s achievement into a global perspective, the Prime Minister noted that hydrogen train technology only came into practical existence worldwide 7-8 years ago. He highlighted that only a highly exclusive handful of nations currently possess the capability to operate such trains, and even those remain in preliminary stages. “You will be immensely proud to hear about the true capabilities of this newly launched Indian hydrogen train,” remarked Modi.
Revealing the technical specifications of the new transport marvel, the Prime Minister described the newly launched train as the most powerful of its kind globally, boasting a formidable 3,200-horsepower capacity and comprising ten coaches. Contrasting it with international counterparts that typically feature only three to four coaches, he proudly highlighted the nation’s bold operational dominance on its very first attempt. “India has successfully demonstrated its prowess by running a hydrogen train with ten full coaches straightaway,” asserted Modi.
Celebrating the indigenous nature of this green mobility milestone, the Prime Minister emphasized that the entirely smoke-free train is a resounding, tangible triumph of the domestic manufacturing initiative. He credited brilliant domestic engineers for completely designing the advanced system and local manufacturing companies for flawlessly executing its construction. “This is a highly successful and proud example of the Make in India initiative,” noted Modi.
Explaining the highly unique operational requirements of this advanced technology, the Prime Minister pointed out that hydrogen trains necessitate completely distinct infrastructure and specialized, segregated support systems. Anticipating the rapid establishment of new factories and associated facilities to meet these specific network needs in the immediate future, he projected a massive localized economic ripple effect. “This advanced train network is absolutely guaranteed to create numerous new employment opportunities for the youth of Haryana,” affirmed Modi.
