77 railway stations being modernized in Tamil Nadu
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various rail and road projects worth over Rs.8,300 crore in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on 6 April.
Earlier, he inaugurated the new Pamban Rail Bridge – India’s first vertical lift sea bridge and flagged off a train and a ship from the road bridge and witnessed the operation of the bridge https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
Modi highlighted that one of the key reasons for this rapid growth is the country’s remarkable modern infrastructure.
He stressed that in the last decade, the budget for infrastructure such as railways, roads, airports, ports, electricity, water, and gas pipelines has increased nearly six-fold https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
“Today, mega projects are progressing rapidly across the country,” he exclaimed pointing out that in the North, the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, one of the world’s tallest rail bridges, has been constructed.
He added that in the West, Mumbai is now home to the country’s longest sea bridge, the Atal Setu. He further added that in the East, the Bogibeel Bridge in Assam stands as a testament to progress, while in the South, the Pamban Bridge, one of the world’s few vertical lift bridges, has been completed https://www.globaltenders.com/.
The Prime Minister further highlighted that the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors are nearing completion. He emphasized that work is progressing rapidly on the country’s first bullet train, while modern trains like Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat are making the rail network more advanced.
Stressing that when every region of India connects with one another, the path to becoming a developed nation strengthens, Modi said that this has been the case in every developed nation and region across the world https://ted.europa.eu/en/.
He emphasized that as every state in India connects, the full potential of the country is being realized. He noted that this connectivity is benefiting every region of the nation, including Tamil Nadu.
“Tamil Nadu plays a significant role in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation,” exclaimed the Prime Minister, underscoring that as Tamil Nadu’s potential grows, India’s growth will accelerate further.
Underlining that infrastructure development in Tamil Nadu is a priority for the Indian Government, Modi highlighted that over the past decade, Tamil Nadu’s railway budget has increased more than sevenfold https://sbi.com.in/.
He pointed out that the Indian Government is modernizing 77 railway stations in the state, including the Rameswaram station.
With the support of the central government, 4,000 km of roads have been constructed in Tamil Nadu, said Modi, adding that the elevated corridor connecting Chennai Port will be another example of remarkable infrastructure https://www.bseindia.com/.
He laid foundation stones and inaugurated for road projects that will enhance connectivity across various districts of Tamil Nadu and also improve links with Andhra Pradesh.
The Prime Minister noted that modern public transport systems like the Chennai Metro are enhancing ease of travel in Tamil Nadu, emphasising that extensive infrastructure development leads to the creation of new jobs across various sectors https://www.nseindia.com/.
Modi reaffirmed that the Government is committed to ensuring that young Indians no longer feel compelled to go abroad to become doctors, highlighting that Tamil Nadu has received 11 new medical colleges in recent years. He urged the Government of Tamil Nadu to start courses in medical education in Tamil language which would help many children from poor families.
“India’s blue economy will play a significant role in the country’s growth, and Tamil Nadu’s strength in this sector will be recognized globally,” exclaimed Modi https://idacexpo.in/.
Background
Prime Minister inaugurated the Rs.700 crore New Pamban Rail Bridge and flag off Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service. The bridge carries a deep cultural significance. According to the Ramayana, the construction of Ram Setu was initiated from Dhanushkodi near Rameswaram.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various rail and road projects worth over Rs.8,300 crore in Tamil Nadu. These projects include foundation stone for four-laning of 28 Km long Walajapet – Ranipet section of NH-40 and dedication to the Nation of 4-laned 29 Km long Viluppuram – Puducherry section of NH-332; 57 Km long Poondiyankuppam – Sattanathapuram section of NH-32 and 48 Km long Cholapuram – Thanjavur section of NH-36. These highways will connect many pilgrim centres and tourist places, reduce distance between cities and enable faster access to Medical College and Hospital, Ports besides empowering local farmers to transport agricultural products to the nearby markets and boost economic activity of local leather and small-scale industries. fiinews.com
