Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that development projects worth thousands of crores of rupees have been sanctioned for Tamil Nadu in the last 10 years since the BJP-led government came to power at the Centre.
He said that several genuine demands of the people of Tamil Nadu that had remained just dreams for decades during the previous United Progressive Alliance’s regime have started becoming reality over the last 10 years.
PM Modi said this while addressing a meeting held at the VOC Port in Thoothukudi on Wednesday.
During the programme, he laid the foundation for new schemes and dedicated to the nation projects worth about Rs 17,300 crore.
He said that Tamil Nadu was writing a new chapter of progress in Thoothukudi as multiple development projects were being launched.
PM Modi said: “One can witness the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India, Developed India) in the development projects of today.”
He said that even though the projects might be executed in Thoothukudi, they would give momentum to development in multiple places across India.
The Prime Minister recalled the journey of Viksit Bharat and the role of Tamil Nadu in it.
He mentioned his visit to Tamil Nadu a few years ago, when he had flagged off many projects for the expansion of the VOC Port’s cargo-handling capacity.
The Prime Minister also recalled his promise of making it into a major hub of shipping.
He said: “That guarantee is being fulfilled today.”
PM Modi said that the project for which foundation was laid for the Outer Harbor Container Terminal at the VOC Port, would have an investment of over Rs 7,000 crore.
PM Modi launched work on the outer harbor development project of the VOC Port, which is to be taken up on an outlay of Rs 7,805 crore.
He also laid the foundation for the mechanisation of north cargo terminal 3, set up at a cost of Rs 265.15 crore.
The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation, 75 lighthouses constructed across the country, as well as the Vanchi Maniyaachi-Nagercoil double railway track that has come up at a cost of Rs 1,477 crore.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of State for Fisheries L. Murugan were present.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Highways, Public Works and Minor Ports E.V. Velu, and MP Kanimozhi, were also present along with PM Modi during the function.
Projects worth Rs 900 crore have been dedicated on Wednesday, and projects worth Rs 2500 crore have been initiated at 13 ports, he pointed out.
The Prime Minister said that these projects would benefit Tamil Nadu and would create avenues of employment in the state.
“This is not politics. This is development ideology. I have come to Tamil Nadu for the service of the land and to change its fate. The Centre will cross all these hurdles to execute development projects in Tamil Nadu,” PM Modi said.
He also said that in the last 10 years, 1,300 km of railway projects have been undertaken in Tamil Nadu and over 2,000 km of railway electrification have been achieved.
Additionally, flyovers and underpasses have been built and the upgradation of many railway stations was also carried out.
The Prime Minister said that Vande Bharat trains have been running in the state to provide world-class travel experiences.
PM Modi said that the Central government has been investing Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the road infrastructure of Tamil Nadu.
He said the Central government’s efforts to improve connectivity have been improving the ease of living.
—IANS
aal/pgh
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by TodayIndia.news and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of TodayIndia.news We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, TodayIndia.news takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
