PM Modi inaugurates several projects in Gujarat’s Somnath Temple

Monday, August 23, 2021

Prime Minister NarendraModi said that India needs to fortify religious tourism as this would create new employment opportunities and would make sure that the future generations will remain attached with India’s traditions and cultural heritage.

Speaking at the inaugural event of various projects in Somnath, Prime Minister NarendraModi said, “I am fortunate that as the Chairman of the Somnath Temple Trust, I got the opportunity to serve this holy place. Today, we all are witnessing the rejuvenation of this holy pilgrimage.”

On Friday, the PM inaugurated laid the foundation stone of several projects in Gujarat’s Somnath Temple via video conferencing.

To quote PM Modi, “We need to find new opportunities in religious tourism. The local economy has a deep connection with pilgrimage. With the rejuvenation of this holy pilgrimage, new job opportunities will be created and the divinity of the place will also increase. The Somnath Exhibition Gallery has also been inaugurated. This will ensure the future generations will remain connected with our traditions and heritage.”

Among the projects inaugurated arethe Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre and the reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath.

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Shree Parvati Temple during the event.

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