Modi also outlined a comprehensive vision for new modes of infrastructure development in the country, which would include nationwide connectivity networks of roads, power transmission lines, gas grids and water grids.

Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for four laning of Solapur - Maharashtra / Karnataka Border Section of NH-9.

Taking South Korea as an example, the Prime Minister said, “across the world, countries which had invested in infrastructure creation, had reaped the fruits of development and prosperity.” He asserted that roads and highways development will be given priority by the new Government, drawing inspiration from the Golden Quadrilateral and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana launched by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Prime Minister shared the concern expressed by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithvirajn Chavan, over power plants being idle due to shortage of coal and gas. He however added that he had been raising this concern as Chief Minister of Gujarat. He said the Union Government would do all it could to ensure enough fuel for power plants. Coal would be extracted in a way that did not harm the environment.

Prime Minister called upon students to take the lead in a nationwide movement to reduce electricity bills of their family. The Prime Minister referred to the Union Government's decision to grant permission to raise the height of the Narmada Dam. He said this decision had been pending for years, and the new Government had taken a decision on it soon after assuming office. He said once this project is completed, Maharashtra would get electricity worth Rs. 400 crore free every year.