Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh on June 20 and 21, 2025. This high-impact tour underlines the government’s unwavering focus on infrastructure growth, clean energy, heritage promotion, citizen welfare, and holistic health through Yoga. Each leg of the visit marks a milestone in regional development and national progress.
Day 1: Empowering Bihar through Infrastructure and Connectivity (June 20, Siwan)
Prime Minister Modi will commence his visit from Siwan, Bihar, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several vital infrastructure projects. Around 12 noon, he will address the public, outlining his vision for Bihar’s inclusive and accelerated development.
Key highlights include:
- Railway Boost: Inauguration of the new Vaishali–Deoria rail line (worth ₹400 crore) and the launch of a new train service.
- New Vande Bharat Route: Launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah.
- Export Locomotives from Marhowra: Flag-off of a high-tech locomotive manufactured for export to the Republic of Guinea, aligning with the ‘Make in India – Make for the World’ campaign.
- Namami Gange Progress: Inauguration of six sewage treatment plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange project worth ₹1800 crore.
- Water and Sanitation Projects: Foundation stones laid for urban STPs, sanitation, and water supply works worth over ₹3000 crore.
- Battery Energy Storage for Grid Resilience: Rollout of a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 15 grid substations to enhance Bihar’s power reliability and modernize its energy infrastructure.
- Housing for All: Release of the first installment under PMAY-U for over 53,600 beneficiaries and handover of keys to 6,600 completed homes.
Day 1 Continued: Celebrating Governance and Growth in Odisha (June 20, Bhubaneswar)
In the second half of the day, PM Modi will reach Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to chair the state-level function marking one year of the Odisha Government. At approximately 4:15 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for developmental works exceeding ₹18,600 crore.
Major announcements include:
- Sector-Wide Development: Projects spanning drinking water, health, irrigation, agriculture, roads, bridges, and highways.
- Rail for Boudh: Flagging off of the first-ever train service to Boudh district, integrating it with India’s rail network.
- Sustainable Urban Mobility: Flag-off of 100 electric buses under the CRUT system to promote clean transportation.
- Vision Document 2036–2047: Release of a roadmap for Odisha’s long-term inclusive development.
- Cultural Revival through ‘Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana’: Launch of a scheme to honour eminent Odia personalities by developing their birthplaces into living heritage sites.
- Felicitation of ‘Lakhpati Didis’: Celebration of over 16.5 lakh self-reliant women from Odisha, recognizing them as change-makers in society.
Day 2: Leading the Nation in Yoga from Andhra Pradesh (June 21, Visakhapatnam)
On 21st June, Prime Minister Modi will lead the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. At 6:30 AM, he will participate in the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session along the city’s beachfront, joined by nearly 5 lakh participants, embodying unity and wellness.
Key elements of the Yoga Day celebration include:
- Theme for 2025: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” – emphasizing the deep connection between individual well-being and the health of our planet.
- Massive Participation Nationwide: Events at over 3.5 lakh locations, promoting yoga as a grassroots movement.
- Innovative Engagement: Special contests such as ‘Yoga with Family’ and youth-centric initiatives under ‘Yoga Unplugged’ are being promoted through digital platforms like MyGov and MyBharat.
- Global Significance: Continuing India’s leadership since IDY’s inception in 2015, with previous celebrations led by PM Modi from global landmarks including UN Headquarters in New York and Srinagar.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Modi’s two-day visit represents a powerful blend of economic growth, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and spiritual harmony. From major infrastructure upgrades in Bihar to visionary development and cultural initiatives in Odisha, and a nationwide celebration of wellness through yoga in Andhra Pradesh, the visit exemplifies the government’s integrated vision for Viksit Bharat@2047—building an inclusive, empowered nation rooted in timeless values and forward-looking goals.
