An infrastructure project described as "Gujarat's lifeline," the Sardar Sarovar Dam took 56 years to build. PM @narendramodi embarks his journey from Gandhinagar to Kevadia where he will dedicate Sardar Sarovar Dam to the nation. Here's everything you need to know about the Sardar Sarovar Dam, and about Modi's current visit to Gujarat, which comes just months ahead of the Assembly polls. KEY POINTS The Sardar Sarovar Dam will "benefit lakhs of farmers and help fulfil people' s aspirations," Modi tweeted yesterday. Later, he'll attend the closing ceremony of Narmada Mahotsav, and address a gathering at Dabhoi.

Source: India Today September 17, 2017 03:26 UTC