PM Modi unveils infra projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for infrastructure projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai, describing the initiatives as a “proud chapter in Tamil Nadu’s development journey” and reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to the state’s inclusive growth. Addressing a public gathering in the temple city, the Prime Minister said the projects would enhance connectivity, boost economic activity, generate employment and improve the lives of lakhs of people across the region. “Better roads for farmers to reach markets, easier travel for pilgrims and tourists, and faster transport for businesses – building high-quality infrastructure is about empowering people,” he said. Modi alleged that  when the Congress and DMK were in power together before, they were asleep. The, Thoothukudi trans shipment remained only on papers."After 2014, we received the Chennai port. We revived the port, Maduravoyal elevated corridor. We created India's first mega port cluster by integrating Kamaraja and Chennai port," he said. 

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Tamil Nadu, he said, has a rich history, and historic sites such as Adichanallur will be developed into global heritage destinations. "Ecotourism initiatives around Lake Pulicat and Podhigai Malai will create new job opportunities while preserving natural ecosystems", he said.
Modi visited the famous Arulmigu Subrahmanya Swamy Temple at neighbouring Tirupparankundram near here amid tight security arrangements. Modi was accompanied by Governor R N Ravi, Union Minister L Murugan and BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran.