Prime minister Narendra Modi, a leader renowned for promoting India's global standing, continues to steer the country towards progress in various sectors. Widely recognized internationally, he has made significant contributions, such as supplying vaccines to impoverished nations during the COVID-19 pandemic and representing india at the G20 summit. The prime minister has consistently emphasized India's inherent glory and potential on the world stage.
Initiating monumental projects like Make in india and Made in india, prime minister Modi aims to extend their impact across all sectors, fostering economic growth by streamlining industrial processes. india has recently surpassed the united kingdom to become the world's fifth-largest economy. In another noteworthy accomplishment, prime minister Modi inaugurated the 'Surat Diamond Bourse,' the world's largest building, during his two-day gujarat tour.
Constructed at a cost of Rs. 3,400 crores on 35.54 acres, the surat Diamond Bourse is set to become the global hub for diamond trade. This interconnected building, with up to 4,500 offices, surpasses the Pentagon in size and stands as a symbol of India's prowess in the diamond industry. The city of surat, known as the capital of gems, produces 90 percent of the country's diamonds. The bourse is expected to serve as a platform for approximately 65,000 diamond experts.
The Modi government initiated the construction of this monumental building to centralize and enhance the diamond business in the country. The surat Diamond Bourse, spanning 15 floors, consists of nine interconnected rectangular shapes, covering an area of 6 lakh 20 thousand square meters. The construction, completed in four years, also includes ample parking space, with 20 lakh square feet dedicated for this purpose. Undoubtedly, this colossal building signifies India's commitment to becoming a major player in the global diamond trade.
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