<h1>Prime Minister announces Rs 71,850 crore multi-state infrastructure and development program to boost connectivity, jobs and services</h1> The prime minister announced a multi-state visit to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for infrastructure, educational, security and commercial projects totaling over Rs 71,850 crore, including road and national highway works, an IT SEZ, new police headquarters, civil secretariat buildings, women's markets, rail connectivity, airport terminal upgrades and multiple school and sports facilities; stated objectives include inclusive development, improved connectivity, job creation and enhanced ease of living. The announcements commit executive resources and administrative action across several states and implicate procurement, land, funding allocations and intergovernmental implementation responsibilities.