New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Port Blair today to mark the 75th anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose's declaration of the formation of the Azad Hind government in 1943. The prime minister is scheduled to release a commemorative postal stamp, coin and first day cover to mark the 75th year of 'Azad Hind'. The prime minister will inaugurate a 7 MW solar power plant, and solar village. He laid the foundation stone for a number of development projects and address a gathering.
PM Modi in Port Blair inaugurated the Industrial Training Institute at Arong and a Modern Sports Complex. The ITI would help empower the youth of the island, with skills, he said. He will also release the innovation and start-up policy for the islands. The prime minister laid wreath at the Martyrs Column at Port Blair and visited the Cellular Jail in the city. PM Modi also hoisted the high mast flag at South Point, Port Blair. He will pay floral tributes at statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at Marina Park in Port Blair.
Here are the Highlights of PM Modi's visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Dec 30, 2018 18:34 (IST)
The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, the Neil Island would now be known as Shaheed Dweep and the Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep.
Dec 30, 2018 18:16 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi renames 3 islands of Andaman And Nicobar.
Dec 30, 2018 17:58 (IST)
Each time we take about freedom fighters, the name of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose fills up with pride and new energy, says PM Modi in Port Blair
Dec 30, 2018 14:24 (IST)
"The people here has been demanding a solution to the problem of sea erosion for a long time. I am glad to announce that the government has decided to erect a sea wall to deal with the problem, the foundation of which will be laid today," PM Modi said in Car Nicobar
Dec 30, 2018 13:07 (IST)
Recently, the central government set up a fund for Rs 7,000 Crore to make the fishing industry profitable. Under this scheme, the fishermen will be provided with credit at reasonable rates: PM Modi
Dec 30, 2018 12:48 (IST)
While preserving the environment, the possibilities of solar energy are being explored in Car Nicobar, says PM Modi
Dec 30, 2018 12:20 (IST)
Prime Minister Modi addresses a public meeting at Car Nicobar