Chandigarh, July 18 -- Asserting that Chandigarh is "not just any city" but a development model for India and known for its planned development, better lifestyle, ease of living, excellent healthcare and "maa chandi ka ashirwad", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched projects worth over Rs.4,700 crore spanning across healthcare, education, and road infrastructure.

Addressing a gathering of over 8,000 people at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Modi said the development of the city has always been a priority for the NDA government.

The PM recalled how they brought the Bhartiya Nayaya Sanhita (BNS) a year-and-a-half ago and chose Chandigarh for its implementation first as it is a model city for the country.

He also recalled how...