Amit Shah Unveils ₹373 Cr Projects in Andaman, Calls it "Pilgrimage Site"
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News18•03-01-2026, 20:15
Amit Shah Unveils ₹373 Cr Projects in Andaman, Calls it "Pilgrimage Site"
- •Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹373 crore in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- •Shah declared the islands a "pilgrimage site" due to their significance in India's freedom struggle and expressed hope for their economic contribution.
- •He predicted India would become the world's third-largest economy in two years and the islands would significantly contribute to the national treasury in 10 years.
- •Shah highlighted the renaming of islands (Shaheed, Swaraj, and 21 after Param Vir Chakra awardees) and Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, honoring freedom fighters and shedding colonial symbols.
- •New projects include a road, hospital, ICU, forensic labs, and an exhibition on Naveen Nyaya Sanhita, emphasizing strategic development and tourism potential.
Why It Matters: Amit Shah launched ₹373 Cr projects in Andaman, emphasizing its historical, strategic, and economic future.
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