Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that hundreds of small cities would play a key role in strengthening the grand edifice of a developed India.
After interacting with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) via video conferencing, Mr. Modi said the cities had a huge role to play in the determination of a developed India. “Whatever development took place for a long time after Independence, its scope was limited to some big cities of the country. But today we are focusing on the development of tier-2 and tier-3 cities in the country,” he said.
He cited the AMRUT Mission and Smart City Mission, which are upgrading basic facilities in small cities. “These upgrades are directly impacting ease of living, ease of travel, and ease of doing business. The poor, neo-middle class, middle class or rich people — all are getting the benefit of these enhanced facilities,” Mr. Modi said.
