V. O. Chidambaranar is made the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs.17,300 crores in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on 28 Feb 2024.
He also launched India’s first indigenous green hydrogen https://gh2.org/countries/india fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative.
The projects:
Foundation stone laid for Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V. O. Chidambaranar Port. This Container Terminal is a step towards transforming V. O. Chidambaranar Port into a transhipment hub for the East coast. The project aims to leverage India’s long coastline and favorable geographic location and strengthen India’s competitiveness in the global trade arena. The major infrastructure project will also create employment generation and economic growth in the region.
Inaugurated various other projects aimed at making the V. O. Chidambaranar Port https://www.vocport.gov.in/ the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port of the country. These projects include a desalination plant, hydrogen production, bunkering facility etc.
Launched India’s first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative. The vessel is built by Cochin Shipyard and underscores a pioneering step for embracing clean energy solutions and aligning with the nation’s net-zero commitments. The Prime Minister also dedicated tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across 10 States/UTs.
Dedicated to the nation rail https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html projects for doubling of Vanchi Maniyachchi – Nagercoil rail line including the Vanchi Maniyachchi – Tirunelveli section and Melappalayam – Aralvaymoli section. Developed at the cost of about Rs.1,477 crore, the doubling project will help in reducing travel time for the trains heading towards Chennai from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil & Tirunelveli.
Dedicated four road projects in Tamil Nadu https://www.tn.gov.in/, developed at a total cost of about Rs.4,586 Crore. These projects include the four-laning of the Jittandahalli-Dharmapuri section of NH-844, two-laning with paved shoulders of the Meensurutti-Chidambaram section of NH-81, four-laning of the Oddanchatram-Madathukulam section of NH-83, and two-laning with paved shoulders of the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83. These projects aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, enhance socio-economic growth and facilitate pilgrimage visits in the region.
At Yavatmal, Maharashtra https://maharashtra.gov.in/, the PM inaugurated and dedicated to nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs.4,900 crores.
Dedicated to the nation multiple irrigation projects benefiting the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions of Maharashtra. These projects are developed at a cumulative cost of more than Rs.2,750 crore under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) and Baliraja Jal Sanjeevani Yojana (BJSY).
Inaugurated multiple rail projects worth more than Rs.1,300 crore in Maharashtra. The projects include the Wardha-Kalamb broad gauge line (part of the Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded new broad gauge line project) and the New Ashti – Amalner broad gauge line (part of the Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli new broad gauge line project). The new broad-gauge lines will improve connectivity of the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions and boost socio-economic development.
Virtually flagged off two train services during the program. This includes train services connecting Kalamb and Wardha, and train service connecting Amalner and New Ashti. This new train service will help improve rail connectivity and benefit students, traders and daily commuters of the region.
Dedicated to the nation several projects for strengthening the road sector in Maharashtra. The projects include four laning of the Warora-Wani section of NH-930; road upgradation projects for important roads connecting Sakoli-Bhandara and Salaikhurd-Tirora. These projects will improve connectivity, reduce travel time and boost socio-economic development in the region. Fiinews.com
