Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday said that Kutch has taken a big step towards new-age technology and economy and shown the country how a region can progress towards 'self-reliance' with optimum utilisation of its resources. He was speaking at the foundation-stone laying ceremony of a host of development projects in the area."Today Kutch has taken a big step towards new-age technology and new age economy," PM said in his address.

He continued saying, "People of Kutch turned disappointment into hope... Even a big earthquake couldn't shatter the morale of Kutch residents. Everyone stood-up again after the quake and now look where have they taken Kutch." "Over the last twenty years, Gujarat introduced many farmer-friendly schemes. Gujarat was among the earliest to work on strengthening solar energy capacities," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday said that Kutch has taken a big step towards new-age technology and economy and shown the country how a region can progress towards 'self-reliance' with optimum utilisation of its resources. He was speaking at the foundation-stone laying ceremony of a host of development projects in the area."Today Kutch has taken a big step towards new-age technology and new age economy," PM said in his address.

He continued saying, "People of Kutch turned disappointment into hope... Even a big earthquake couldn't shatter the morale of Kutch residents. Everyone stood-up again after the quake and now look where have they taken Kutch." "Over the last twenty years, Gujarat introduced many farmer-friendly schemes. Gujarat was among the earliest to work on strengthening solar energy capacities," he added.