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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays Foundation Stone of Kota Airport; Highlights transformation of Hadoti Region

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Today is a day of new hope and new achievement for the entire Hadoti region including Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar: PM This modern airport, which is going to be built at a cost of about one and a half thousand crore rupees, is going to give new momentum to the development of the entire region in the coming time: PM When this airport becomes operational, travel will be easier and trade will grow rapidly across the entire area, including Kota : PM Kota is today advancing rapidly in the field of connectivity: PM Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, both major railway stations of Kota are being equipped with modern facilities: PM The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which passes through Kota and Bundi, is opening a new gateway for the development of the entire region: PM Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 3:44PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Kota Airport via video message today, marking a significant milestone for the Hadoti region. “Rajasthan is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the new airport set to become a catalyst for economic and industrial growth”, Shri Modi emphasized. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted his recent visit to Ajmer where development projects worth thousands of crores were inaugurated and appointment letters were handed over to over 21,000 youth. He stated that these back-to-back programs within a week send a powerful message about the state’s development trajectory, noting that "they tell us at what speed Rajasthan is moving forward today." The Prime Minister highlighted that today is a day of new hope for Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar as the modern airport, built at a cost of approximately 1,500 crore rupees, begins to take shape. While extending his best wishes to the people of the region, Shri Modi remarked, "This modern airport is going to give new momentum to the development of the entire region in the coming times." Recalling his visit in November 2023, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the promise made to the people regarding the airport is now being fulfilled. Transitioning from the previous inconvenience of traveling to Jaipur or Jodhpur for flights, Shri Modi asserted, "When this airport starts, travel will be easy and trade will grow rapidly in the entire area including Kota." The Prime Minister described Kota as a unique center of both education and energy, producing electricity from nuclear, coal, gas, and water sources. Shri Modi praised the global identity of Kota Doria sarees, Kota stone, and local agricultural produce like Bundi’s Basmati rice, asserting that "this new airport in Kota will work to multiply these possibilities many times over." Discussing the region's potential for tourism, the Prime Minister mentioned the spiritual significance of Shri Mathuradhish Ji and Garadia Mahadev alongside wildlife hubs like Mukundara Hills. “The enhanced air connectivity would bring global tourists to the region, and its direct benefit will be available to the youth, traders, and local economy here", Shri Modi emphasised. The Prime Minister also touched upon the broader connectivity revolution in Kota, including the modernization of railway stations under the Amrit Bharat scheme and the impact of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Highlighting the shift toward agro-based industries, Shri Modi stated, "this new chapter of air connectivity after rail and road will give more speed to the development of Kota." Acknowledging the efforts of local leadership, the Prime Minister lauded Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his dedication to the region's progress. Commenting on Shri Birla’s role in the Parliament, the Prime Minister remarked that "he is a teacher who handles the entire class well, even when facing unruly students from certain big families." Reflecting on the national aviation landscape, the Prime Minister noted that the number of airports has increased from 70 in 2014 to over 160 today. Pointing to new terminals and airports near Delhi as examples of decentralized growth, Shri Modi expressed, "I am confident that this new airport of Kota will also give new momentum to the development of this area in the same way." In his concluding remarks, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the "Double Engine" government and clear intentions in achieving rapid progress. He envisioned a prosperous and empowered state, concluding that "this strong foundation of Developed Rajasthan is giving more strength to the resolution of Developed India.” Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Kota airport. https://t.co/2DvujkMMK0 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2026 आज का दिन कोटा, बूंदी, बारां और झालावाड़ सहित पूरे हाड़ौती क्षेत्र के लिए एक नई आशा और नई उपलब्धि का दिन है। करीब डेढ़ हजार करोड़ रुपये से बनने जा रहा ये आधुनिक एयरपोर्ट आने वाले समय में पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास को नई गति देने वाला है: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 7, 2026 जब यह एयरपोर्ट शुरू होगा, तो कोटा समेत आसपास के पूरे इलाके में यात्रा भी आसान होगी और व्यापार भी तेज़ी से बढ़ेगा: PM @narendramodi during foundation stone laying ceremony for Kota airport — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 7, 2026 कोटा आज connectivity के क्षेत्र में तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है। अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना के तहत कोटा के दोनों प्रमुख रेलवे स्टेशनों को आधुनिक सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित किया जा रहा है। दिल्ली-मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे, जो कोटा और बून्दी से होकर गुजर रहा है, पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास का नया द्वार खोल… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 7, 2026 *** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2236337) Visitor Counter : 803 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Manipuri , Assamese , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays Foundation Stone of Kota Airport; Highlights transformation of Hadoti Region Today is a day of new hope and new achievement for the entire Hadoti region including Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar: PM This modern airport, which is going to be built at a cost of about one and a half thousand crore rupees, is going to give new momentum to the development of the entire region in the coming time: PM When this airport becomes operational, travel will be easier and trade will grow rapidly across the entire area, including Kota : PM Kota is today advancing rapidly in the field of connectivity: PM Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, both major railway stations of Kota are being equipped with modern facilities: PM The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which passes through Kota and Bundi, is opening a new gateway for the development of the entire region: PM Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 3:44PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Kota Airport via video message today, marking a significant milestone for the Hadoti region. “Rajasthan is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the new airport set to become a catalyst for economic and industrial growth”, Shri Modi emphasized. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted his recent visit to Ajmer where development projects worth thousands of crores were inaugurated and appointment letters were handed over to over 21,000 youth. He stated that these back-to-back programs within a week send a powerful message about the state’s development trajectory, noting that "they tell us at what speed Rajasthan is moving forward today." The Prime Minister highlighted that today is a day of new hope for Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar as the modern airport, built at a cost of approximately 1,500 crore rupees, begins to take shape. While extending his best wishes to the people of the region, Shri Modi remarked, "This modern airport is going to give new momentum to the development of the entire region in the coming times." Recalling his visit in November 2023, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the promise made to the people regarding the airport is now being fulfilled. Transitioning from the previous inconvenience of traveling to Jaipur or Jodhpur for flights, Shri Modi asserted, "When this airport starts, travel will be easy and trade will grow rapidly in the entire area including Kota." The Prime Minister described Kota as a unique center of both education and energy, producing electricity from nuclear, coal, gas, and water sources. Shri Modi praised the global identity of Kota Doria sarees, Kota stone, and local agricultural produce like Bundi’s Basmati rice, asserting that "this new airport in Kota will work to multiply these possibilities many times over." Discussing the region's potential for tourism, the Prime Minister mentioned the spiritual significance of Shri Mathuradhish Ji and Garadia Mahadev alongside wildlife hubs like Mukundara Hills. “The enhanced air connectivity would bring global tourists to the region, and its direct benefit will be available to the youth, traders, and local economy here", Shri Modi emphasised. The Prime Minister also touched upon the broader connectivity revolution in Kota, including the modernization of railway stations under the Amrit Bharat scheme and the impact of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Highlighting the shift toward agro-based industries, Shri Modi stated, "this new chapter of air connectivity after rail and road will give more speed to the development of Kota." Acknowledging the efforts of local leadership, the Prime Minister lauded Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his dedication to the region's progress. Commenting on Shri Birla’s role in the Parliament, the Prime Minister remarked that "he is a teacher who handles the entire class well, even when facing unruly students from certain big families." Reflecting on the national aviation landscape, the Prime Minister noted that the number of airports has increased from 70 in 2014 to over 160 today. Pointing to new terminals and airports near Delhi as examples of decentralized growth, Shri Modi expressed, "I am confident that this new airport of Kota will also give new momentum to the development of this area in the same way." In his concluding remarks, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the "Double Engine" government and clear intentions in achieving rapid progress. He envisioned a prosperous and empowered state, concluding that "this strong foundation of Developed Rajasthan is giving more strength to the resolution of Developed India.” Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Kota airport. https://t.co/2DvujkMMK0 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2026 आज का दिन कोटा, बूंदी, बारां और झालावाड़ सहित पूरे हाड़ौती क्षेत्र के लिए एक नई आशा और नई उपलब्धि का दिन है। करीब डेढ़ हजार करोड़ रुपये से बनने जा रहा ये आधुनिक एयरपोर्ट आने वाले समय में पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास को नई गति देने वाला है: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 7, 2026 जब यह एयरपोर्ट शुरू होगा, तो कोटा समेत आसपास के पूरे इलाके में यात्रा भी आसान होगी और व्यापार भी तेज़ी से बढ़ेगा: PM @narendramodi during foundation stone laying ceremony for Kota airport — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 7, 2026 कोटा आज connectivity के क्षेत्र में तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है। अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना के तहत कोटा के दोनों प्रमुख रेलवे स्टेशनों को आधुनिक सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित किया जा रहा है। दिल्ली-मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे, जो कोटा और बून्दी से होकर गुजर रहा है, पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास का नया द्वार खोल… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 7, 2026 *** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2236337) Today is a day of new hope and new achievement for the entire Hadoti region including Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar: PM This modern airport, which is going to be built at a cost of about one and a half thousand crore rupees, is going to give new momentum to the development of the entire region in the coming time: PM When this airport becomes operational, travel will be easier and trade will grow rapidly across the entire area, including Kota : PM Kota is today advancing rapidly in the field of connectivity: PM Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, both major railway stations of Kota are being equipped with modern facilities: PM The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which passes through Kota and Bundi, is opening a new gateway for the development of the entire region: PM " /> Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Kota Airport via video message today, marking a significant milestone for the Hadoti region. “Rajasthan is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the new airport set to become a catalyst for economic and industrial growth”, Shri Modi emphasized. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted his recent visit to Ajmer where development projects worth thousands of crores were inaugurated and appointment letters were handed over to over 21,000 youth. He stated that these back-to-back programs within a week send a powerful message about the state’s development trajectory, noting that "they tell us at what speed Rajasthan is moving forward today." The Prime Minister highlighted that today is a day of new hope for Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar as the modern airport, built at a cost of approximately 1,500 crore rupees, begins to take shape. While extending his best wishes to the people of the region, Shri Modi remarked, "This modern airport is going to give new momentum to the development of the entire region in the coming times." Recalling his visit in November 2023, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the promise made to the people regarding the airport is now being fulfilled. Transitioning from the previous inconvenience of traveling to Jaipur or Jodhpur for flights, Shri Modi asserted, "When this airport starts, travel will be easy and trade will grow rapidly in the entire area including Kota." The Prime Minister described Kota as a unique center of both education and energy, producing electricity from nuclear, coal, gas, and water sources. Shri Modi  praised the global identity of Kota Doria sarees, Kota stone, and local agricultural produce like Bundi’s Basmati rice, asserting that "this new airport in Kota will work to multiply these possibilities many times over." Discussing the region's potential for tourism, the Prime Minister mentioned the spiritual significance of Shri Mathuradhish Ji and Garadia Mahadev alongside wildlife hubs like Mukundara Hills.  “The enhanced air connectivity would bring global tourists to the region, and its direct benefit will be available to the youth, traders, and local economy here", Shri Modi emphasised. The Prime Minister also touched upon the broader connectivity revolution in Kota, including the modernization of railway stations under the Amrit Bharat scheme and the impact of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Highlighting the shift toward agro-based industries, Shri Modi stated, "this new chapter of air connectivity after rail and road will give more speed to the development of Kota." Acknowledging the efforts of local leadership, the Prime Minister lauded Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his dedication to the region's progress. Commenting on Shri Birla’s role in the Parliament, the Prime Minister remarked that "he is a teacher who handles the entire class well, even when facing unruly students from certain big families." Reflecting on the national aviation landscape, the Prime Minister noted that the number of airports has increased from 70 in 2014 to over 160 today. Pointing to new terminals and airports near Delhi as examples of decentralized growth, Shri Modi expressed, "I am confident that this new airport of Kota will also give new momentum to the development of this area in the same way." In his concluding remarks, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the "Double Engine" government and clear intentions in achieving rapid progress. He envisioned a prosperous and empowered state, concluding that "this strong foundation of Developed Rajasthan is giving more strength to the resolution of Developed India.”   Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Kota airport. <a href="https://t.co/2DvujkMMK0">https://t.co/2DvujkMMK0</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2030213776830763134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a> आज का दिन कोटा, बूंदी, बारां और झालावाड़ सहित पूरे हाड़ौती क्षेत्र के लिए एक नई आशा और नई उपलब्धि का दिन है। करीब डेढ़ हजार करोड़ रुपये से बनने जा रहा ये आधुनिक एयरपोर्ट आने वाले समय में पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास को नई गति देने वाला है: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>— PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/2030214438423556139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a> जब यह एयरपोर्ट शुरू होगा, तो कोटा समेत आसपास के पूरे इलाके में यात्रा भी आसान होगी और व्यापार भी तेज़ी से बढ़ेगा: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during foundation stone laying ceremony for Kota airport— PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/2030214871686783135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a> कोटा आज connectivity के क्षेत्र में तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है। अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना के तहत कोटा के दोनों प्रमुख रेलवे स्टेशनों को आधुनिक सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित किया जा रहा है। दिल्ली-मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे, जो कोटा और बून्दी से होकर गुजर रहा है, पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास का नया द्वार खोल…— PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/2030215908648731011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a>   *** MJPS/PRK " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); 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