Kevadia (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation the Sardar Sarovar Dam, almost 56 years after its foundation stone was laid.
Modi, who turned 67 today, unveiled the plaque dedicating
the dam to the nation, after performing a puja at the site
here in the Narmada district. Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Gujarat Chief Minister
Vijay Rupani were among the dignitaries present on the
occasion.
The dam on the river Narmada has been described as
'Gujarat's lifeline' by the BJP leaders. The foundation stone of the dam was laid on April 5, 1961
by the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. However, it took 56 years to finally complete its construction
due to court cases and protests by the affected villagers.