PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crores in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The development projects include sectors such as rail, road, oil and gas, and shipping sectors in Tamil Nadu.
On Tuesday, the PM inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport, and dedicated to the nation multiple railway projects including the project for doubling of 41.4 Km Salem–Magnesite Junction–Omalur–Mettur Dam section; project for doubling of rail line section of 160 Km from Madurai – Tuticorin; and three projects for rail line electrification viz Tiruchchirappalli- Manamadurai- Virudhunagar; Virudhunagar – Tenkasi Junction; Sengottai – Tenkasi Junction – Tirunelveli- Tiruchendur.
He also dedicated to the nation five road sector projects including 39 km four-lane road for Trichy – Kallagam section of NH-81; 60 km long 4/2-laning of Kallagam – Meensurutti section of NH-81; 29 km four-lane road of Chettikulam – Natham section of NH-785; 80 km long two lane with paved shoulder of Karaikudi – Ramanathapuram section of NH-536; and 44 km long four laning of section of NH-179A Salem – Tirupathur – Vaniyambadi Road.
Among several other projects, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the 500 bedded Boys’ Hostel ‘AMETHYST’ of National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Tiruchirappalli, laid the foundation stone of important Petroleum and Natural Gas projects worth more than Rs 9000 crore.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that these projects will strengthen Tamil Nadu’s progress, several of which would boost tourism and create thousands of employment opportunities in the state.
Tamil Nadu significant for India’s development:
PM Modi during the address reiterated that the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal for the next 25 years will play a crucial role in India becoming a developed nation. He referred to both economic and cultural aspects when it comes to Viksit Bharat as he underlined that Tamil Nadu is a reflection of India’s prosperity and culture.
“Tamil Nadu is home to the ancient language of Tamil and it is a treasure trove of cultural heritage,” PM Modi said as he mentioned Saint Thiruvalluvar and Subramania Bharati among others who created magnificent literature. He also mentioned that Tamil Nadu is home to scientific and technological brains like C V Raman and other scientists who instil new energy in him whenever he visits the state.
“India will progress with the progress of Tamil Nadu,” PM Modi said as he referred to connectivity being the medium of development which gives a boost to businesses and also makes people’s lives easier.
India on path of development:
In the last 10 years, India has made huge investments in sectors such as roadways, railways, ports, airports, homes for the poor and hospitals. PM Modi emphasised that India breaking into the top 5 economies of the world where it has become a ray of hope for the world. Referring to the huge incoming investments in India from across the globe, the Prime Minister said that its direct benefits are being availed by Tamil Nadu and its people as the state has become a prime brand ambassador for Make in India.
Further, the New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport will increase the capacity by three times and strengthen connectivity towards East Asia, Middle East and other parts of the world. He noted that the inauguration of the new terminal building will create new opportunities for investments, businesses, education, health and tourism. He also mentioned the increased connectivity of the airport to national highways through an elevated road. He expressed satisfaction that the Trichy Airport with its infrastructure will introduce the world to Tamil culture and heritage
New scope for development:
The five new railway projects will promote industry and electricity generation in the State. Further, the new road projects will connect important centers of faith and tourism like Srirangam, Chidambaram, Rameshwaram and Vellore.
Similarly, through the Sagarmala Yojna, ports in the country are being connected with better roads. PM Modi informed that the port capacity and turn-around time of the ships have improved significantly as he mentioned Kamrajar Port whose capacity has been doubled. He also mentioned the inauguration of General Cargo Berth-II of Kamarajar Port will strengthen Tamil Nadu’s import and export, especially the automobile sector. He also touched upon nuclear reactor and gas pipelines which will give rise to employment opportunities.
