'Our Chandigarh'; PM Modi shows his connection, says this city is a development model for the country
CHANDIGARH: Highlighting the city's unique position in India's regional growth story, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Chandigarh as the definitive urban development model for the entire nation during his high-profile visit to the union territory on Friday. Addressing a massive gathering at the prestigious Punjab Engineering College (PEC), the Prime Minister delivered a deeply personal speech, affectionately referring to the territory as "Our Chandigarh." He emphasized that the city represents a perfect synchronization of meticulous urban planning, top-tier modern civic amenities, and an elevated standard of living that other expanding urban centers across India should actively emulate.
A Regional Economic Engine: How The Blessings Of Goddess Chandi Empower Four Neighboring States
The Prime Minister underscored that the structural evolution of Chandigarh extends far beyond the immediate geographical welfare of its local residents. Named after the divine protective essence of Goddess Chandi, the city functions as a vital socioeconomic, educational, and medical nerve center for the entire northern belt of the country. PM Modi pointed out that Chandigarh’s state-of-the-art administrative frameworks and robust physical infrastructure directly enhance the daily lives, employment opportunities, and transactional ease for millions of citizens residing across the four neighboring borders of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Nostalgia At Punjab Engineering College: Prime Minister Recalls Early Days And Routine Medical Visits to PGIMER
Evoking strong emotional resonance among the local audience, the Prime Minister walked down memory lane to recount his formative years spent living and working in the union territory. He fondly recalled how his past political responsibilities required him to frequently navigate the city's iconic grid system and routinely visit the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). He noted that having previously had the unique privilege of addressing the elite medical institute's convocation ceremony back in the year 2015, it brings him immense professional satisfaction to witness the monumental structural expansions achieved by the medical facility over the subsequent decade.
Central Government Allocations: Transforming PGIMER Into The Ultimate Super Specialty Medical Hub For North India
Reaffirming the union government's unwavering commitment to public welfare, PM Modi detailed the systemic investments being channeled to strengthen the region's healthcare architecture. The central administration is aggressively expanding cutting-edge medical research laboratories, upgrading diagnostic infrastructure, and increasing specialized bed capacities at PGIMER to manage the heavy influx of critical patients. The Prime Minister concluded that these systemic healthcare interventions are successfully democratizing access to top-tier, affordable clinical treatments, thereby securing a healthier future for the working-class populations spanning the length and breadth of Northern India.
