Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30, 2026, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth approximately ₹14,000 crore. He will also release the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN payments worth ₹19,000 crore and flag off two train services.
On Friday, Modi will visit Banaskantha to inaugurate the Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation Laboratory and the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre. The 127-acre research centre is expected to support improvements in animal breeding and strengthen the dairy and livestock sector.
The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering during his visit to the district.
On October 31, Modi will travel to Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity, to participate in events marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He will offer floral tributes at the statue and inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026, a cultural and tourism festival celebrating India's heritage and national unity. He is also scheduled to participate in the Narmada aarti.
Several major infrastructure projects are part of the visit. These include the foundation stone for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A and Phase 2B. Phase 2A will cover more than six kilometres with five stations between Koteshwar Road and the airport, while Phase 2B will extend over 3.3 kilometres with three stations between GIFT City and Shahpur.
Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the expansion of Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road, or State Highway-41, from four lanes to eight lanes. The project is estimated to cost around ₹2,600 crore and is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.
In the education and childcare sector, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for 4,030 child-friendly Anganwadi centres and inaugurate 361 completed centres. The ₹800-crore initiative is expected to benefit more than four lakh people.
He will also dedicate 521 projects completed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, involving an estimated investment of ₹4,950 crore. These include warehouses, cold storage facilities, food-processing centres, greenhouses and other agricultural infrastructure.
Bharat Parv 2026 will continue until November 15, giving States and Union Territories an opportunity to showcase their traditions, handicrafts, regional food, folk performances and tourism destinations.
The visit combines infrastructure development, agricultural investment and cultural events, with a focus on strengthening Gujarat's connectivity, rural economy and tourism sector.
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