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Gandhiji aimed at overall development of society and believed in the dignity of labour, says President Kovind at Mangrol, Gujarat

| @indiablooms | Oct 02, 2017, at 11:50 pm
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stone of various projects pertaining to the economic advancement of traditional fisherfolk communities in Mangrol, Gujarat, on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Gandhiji aimed at the overall development of society and believed in the dignity of labour.

The people of Saurashtra are known for their hard work, whether in agriculture, trade or other professions. They have improved their lives by dint of their hard work and diligence while facing natural calamities and other challenges of nature, the President said.

The President inaugurated projects such as the Jetty and other facilities at Jafarabad Fishing Harbour; upgradation of Veraval and Porbandar Fishing Harbour and Navibandar, Miyani & Salaya Fish Landing Centres, and the Mangrol Rural Water Supply Augmentation Scheme for 45 villages.

He hoped that these would boost the economic development of the region and improve the quality of life of the people.

The President said that Gujarat has contributed immensely in various areas such as agriculture, industry, education, arts, literature and public life.

In fact, coastal Gujarat has contributed to the economic development of the country since ancient times, the President said.

Around 48 per cent of the cargo entering or exiting the ports of the country is from the ports of Gujarat, President Kovind pointed out. The state is the largest contributor in the marine fisheries business in India and its share is around 20 per cent of the total trade.

He said the projects inaugurated on Monday are very important for the people of Gujarat, particularly the people of Saurashtra.

On the occasion, he congratulated the Government of Gujarat and Chief Minister Vijay Rupani for building on the past legacy and working diligently in order to make the projects possible.

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