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PM Modi Launches 'Dream Project', Ro-Ro Ferry Service, In Gujarat: 10 Points

The Ro-Ro ferry service that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reduce the distance between Ghogha and Dahej towns in Gujarat

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Ferry reduces distance between Ghogha and Dahej in south Gujarat
PM Modi had laid foundation stone for the project in January 2012
Phase 1 of the 'roll-on, roll-off' ferry service is meant for passengers

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in his home state Gujarat for the third time this month to launch various projects -- including the Rs. 615-crore 'roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro)' ferry service which he had described as his dream project. Assembly elections will be held later this year - the dates are expected to be announced after the visit. From Bhavnagar district's Ghogha, he will go to Dahej in Bharuch in the newly-launched the ferry service. His next stop would be Vadodara, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for developmental and infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 1,140 crore.

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