PM lays foundation of Maharashtra projects worth over ₹7,600 crore; inaugurates 10 Government Medical Colleges
On 9 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi, via video conference, laid the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra and inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in the state.
Summary
On 9 October 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, via video conference, laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over ₹7,600 crore, including the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, and a new integrated terminal building at Shirdi Airport. He inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra, the Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, and the Vidya Samiksha Kendra of Maharashtra. He said Thane, Ambernath, Mumbai, Nashik, Jalna, Buldhana, Hingoli, Washim, Amravati, Bhandara and Gadchiroli districts would become centres of service.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 Oct 2024 (video conference)
- Projects
- Over ₹7,600 crore
- Airports
- Nagpur (Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Intl) upgradation; Shirdi new terminal
- Inaugurated
- 10 Government Medical Colleges; IIS Mumbai; Vidya Samiksha Kendra
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra did PM Modi inaugurate on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 10
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra.
On 9 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a new integrated terminal building at which airport in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: C — Shirdi
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for a New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport.
What was the total value of the Maharashtra projects for which PM Modi laid foundation stones on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹7,600 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore.