Vinay Karanam In a single-day visit spanning cultural heritage, high-tech manufacturing, and infrastructure, the Prime Minister will launch projects worth more than ₹20,000 crore across the state.
By Vinay Karanam
Community Affairs and Technology Writer
Zealandia News
March 31, 2026 — GANDHINAGAR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat today for a series of inaugurations and foundation stone ceremonies spanning cultural heritage, semiconductor manufacturing, and major infrastructure development. The visit, which coincides with Mahavir Jayanti, will see the Prime Minister inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar before proceeding to Sanand to open the Kaynes Semicon Plant, marking the second semiconductor facility to commence commercial production under India’s Semiconductor Mission.
The day will conclude in Vav-Tharad, where the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation development projects worth more than ₹20,000 crore across sectors including power, railways, road transport, health, urban development, and tribal welfare .
A Museum for Jain Heritage on Mahavir Jayanti
The Prime Minister’s first engagement begins at 10am in Gandhinagar, where he will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth. The museum, named after the grandson of Emperor Ashoka who is revered in Jain tradition for his commitment to non-violence and propagation of Jainism, is being opened on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti .
Located within the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus, the museum features seven distinct wings dedicated to different aspects of India’s civilisational traditions. The facility houses more than 2,000 rare artefacts, including intricately crafted stone and metal idols, large Tirth Patta and Yantra Patta, miniature paintings, silver chariots, coins, and ancient manuscripts .
The museum has been designed to integrate traditional exhibits with modern digital and audio-visual installations. Officials involved in the project say the aim is to offer visitors a chronological understanding of the evolution of Jainism and its profound cultural impact over centuries. The facility is expected to serve as both a pilgrimage site for the Jain community and a scholarly resource for researchers studying India’s religious and artistic heritage.
India’s Semiconductor Push Takes Another Step Forward
At approximately 12:45pm, the Prime Minister will travel to Sanand in Ahmedabad district to inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at the Sanand GIDC industrial estate. The facility marks a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor journey as it becomes the second approved project under the India Semiconductor Mission to commence commercial production, following Micron Technology .
The plant will begin commercial production with the manufacturing of advanced Intelligent Power Modules, critical components for automotive and industrial applications that require compact, efficient, and reliable power switching systems. Each module comprises 17 chips and will be supplied to California-based Alpha and Omega Semiconductor .
When all phases of the plant are completed, the facility will have the capacity to produce 6.33 million units per day. Industry analysts note that the project holds particular significance as it establishes India’s second OSAT unit to enter the production phase and marks the entry of an Indian-origin Electronics Manufacturing Services player into semiconductor manufacturing .
The inauguration comes as part of the government’s broader push to build indigenous semiconductor packaging capacity, addressing what officials have described as a critical gap in India’s chip ecosystem. The project is expected to strengthen domestic capabilities in high-technology manufacturing and further the vision of self-reliance in strategic sectors.
Infrastructure Push in Vav-Tharad
The Prime Minister’s final engagement of the day will take him to Vav-Tharad in northern Gujarat, where he will lay foundation stones, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than ₹20,000 crore. The projects span key sectors including power, railways, road transport, highways, health, urban development, tribal development, and rural development .
Among the most significant infrastructure projects being inaugurated is the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, an access-controlled highway built at a cost of over ₹5,100 crore. The expressway is expected to enhance regional connectivity and support industrial development in the Dholera Special Investment Region, a key node in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor .
In the power sector, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Khavda Pooling Station-2 and associated transmission systems for evacuating 4.5 gigawatts of renewable energy. These projects, with a combined investment of around ₹3,650 crore, are designed to strengthen renewable energy integration and transmission capacity from the world’s largest hybrid renewable energy park currently under construction at Khavda in Kutch district .
Railway infrastructure upgrades being dedicated include the Kanalus-Jamnagar doubling project, part of the larger Rajkot-Kanalus doubling project, and the quadrupling of the Gandhidham-Adipur section. The Himmatnagar-Khedbrahma gauge conversion project will also be inaugurated, with the Prime Minister flagging off a new train service between Khedbrahma, Himmatnagar, and Asarwa .
Urban development projects worth around ₹5,300 crore across Gujarat will also be inaugurated and launched. These include development works in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar such as the modernisation of BRTS and AMTS bus services, new housing for economically weaker sections, sports complexes, and auditoriums. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate an 858-bed Rain Basera facility at Civil Hospital in Asarwa, Ahmedabad, along with a similar facility at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital .
Tourism and Water Infrastructure
The Prime Minister’s visit will also see the inauguration of tourism projects including a light and sound show at Rani ki Vav in Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a water screen projection show at Sharmishtha Lake in Vadnagar. Foundation stones will be laid for tourism infrastructure works at Balaram Mahadev and Vishweshwar Mahadev in Banaskantha district .
In the water sector, two major pipeline projects worth around ₹1,780 crore will be dedicated to the nation. The Kasara-Dantiwada Pipeline in Banaskantha and the Dindrol-Mukteshwar Pipeline across Patan and Banaskantha are expected to improve water supply in the region. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for a water supply scheme for Ambaji and surrounding rural areas, which officials say will provide potable water to 34 villages and Ambaji town, benefiting approximately 1.5 lakh people .
Foundation stones will also be laid for three Sabarmati Riverfront expansion projects in Gandhinagar district, with a combined investment of around ₹1,000 crore .
Tribal Welfare and Rural Housing
As part of tribal welfare initiatives, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a Government Boys Hostel at Vejalpur in Ahmedabad. The facility is designed to support tribal students pursuing higher education .
The Prime Minister will also facilitate housewarming ceremonies for 38,949 homes across 34 districts under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). Officials say the programme is helping realise the dream of home ownership for rural citizens across the state .
In Perspective
The single-day visit reflects the government’s multi-pronged approach to development, simultaneously addressing cultural preservation, technological self-reliance, and infrastructure expansion. The inauguration of the Kaynes semiconductor plant, coming just months after Micron’s facility began production, signals momentum in India’s efforts to establish itself in the global semiconductor supply chain.
For the Jain community, the opening of the Samrat Samprati Museum on Mahavir Jayanti represents a significant institutional addition to the preservation and presentation of India’s religious heritage. The museum’s integration of traditional artefacts with modern digital installations reflects broader efforts to make cultural heritage accessible to younger generations.
As Gujarat continues to position itself as a hub for both industrial development and cultural tourism, the projects inaugurated today are expected to contribute to economic growth while strengthening the state’s infrastructure backbone.
