PM Modi receives 'Sardar Gaurav Ratna' from Patidar community in Vadodara​

Vadodara, May 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Sardar Gaurav Ratna” by organisations of the Patidar community in Vadodara on Monday, during an event linked to the inauguration of a major educational and residential complex developed under the Sardar Dham initiative.​

The honour was presented at a programme attended by community leaders and dignitaries, alongside the inauguration of the newly constructed Sardar Dham Bhavan-3 in Vadodara.​

According to project details, the complex has been built at an estimated cost of around Rs 150 crore and spans nearly 4.75 lakh square feet.​

It has been developed as a residential-cum-training facility for students, with a capacity for about 2,000 residents, and is designed to support education and competitive examination preparation for youth from the community.​

The Sardar Dham initiative is part of a wider community-led effort inspired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy, focusing on education, skill development, and social upliftment.​

The Vadodara facility includes hostel accommodation for boys and girls, an e-library, training centres for examinations such as UPSC and GPSC, counselling facilities, and an auditorium for community events.​

The “Sardar Gaurav Ratna” is a special, highest recognition instituted by eight major organisations of the Patidar community, conferred in appreciation of contributions to social development and nation-building themes associated with Sardar Patel’s legacy.​

Sardardham Pramukh Sevak Gagji Sutariya said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several decisions that his government describes as historic, including the abolition of Triple Talaq, the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, a new foreign policy approach, and the 'Make in India' initiative. We are aligned with 'Viksit Bharat @2047'."​

Community representatives said the award also acknowledges initiatives aimed at educating and empowering youth through institutions such as Sardar Dham.​

The facility has been described by organisers as part of a broader vision to strengthen educational infrastructure within the community and promote access to training and guidance.​

The event in Vadodara also marked the formal operational expansion of Sardar Dham’s third major centre in Gujarat.​

Previous facilities of the initiative are already functional in Ahmedabad, where similar residential and training infrastructure has been developed for students.​

The Patidar community leaders present at the event stated that the initiative draws inspiration from Sardar Patel’s emphasis on unity and progress, and aims to build long-term capacity among young people through education and skill development.​

--IANS

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