PM lays foundation stone of New Mandovi Bridge in Goa

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today laid the foundation stone of the new Mandovi bridge at Goa.

Speaking on the occasion, he said: "Goa is one of the key areas for development of tourism in India. And the first requirement for developing tourism is good infrastructure."

"Good infrastructure can boost the Indian economy," Modi added.

The Prime Minister said people's expectations of infrastructure too, had changed over time. The people of India, today, want good quality of infrastructure.

Modi said his Government is committed to increasing investment in infrastructure. This would not only create jobs, but spur investment in other sectors as well. Giving the example of South Korea, he said good infrastructure is one of the key elements for emergence of a modern, prosperous nation.

He said the Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar, had taken a decision that the new Mandovi Bridge would be one that Goa would be proud of.

The Prime Minister laid stress on timely completion of infrastructure projects, and hoped that the new Mandovi

Bridge would be completed on time.