New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep starting today. His itinerary includes attending the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, where he will inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects valued at over 20 thousand crore rupees. These projects span aviation, rail, road, oil and gas, shipping, and higher education sectors.
In Tiruchirappalli, the Prime Minister will unveil the new terminal building at the Tiruchirappalli International Airport, a project costing over 1,100 crore rupees. Enhanced security measures have been implemented in the city for the event, which will witness the inauguration of various infrastructure projects, including rail and road connectivity, as well as highways facilitating commercial activities and connectivity to ports.
Furthermore, Mr. Modi will dedicate the General Cargo berth-2 at Kamarajar Port and lay the foundation stone for Petroleum and Natural Gas projects exceeding Rs. 9000 Crore. These initiatives include a long multi-product pipeline passing through Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra, Kerala, and Puducherry. Additionally, he will dedicate the Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant at Kalpakkam’s Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, developed at a cost of Rs. 400 Crore.
Following his engagements in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Lakshadweep, inaugurating and dedicating projects worth 1,150 crore rupees in the archipelago. His itinerary includes addressing beneficiaries of central government schemes in Agatti island and staying overnight at Bangaram Island.
On the second day, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kochi-Lakshadweep Submarine Optical Fiber connection project, significantly increasing internet speed in the region. This development is expected to bring about positive changes in communication infrastructure, fostering faster and more reliable internet services, telemedicine, e-governance, digital banking, and educational initiatives.
Moreover, Mr. Modi will dedicate the Low Temperature Desalination Plant at Kadamat island, capable of producing 1.5 lakh liters of clean drinking water daily. He will also dedicate Functional Household Tap Connections in Agatti and Minicoy islands, and inaugurate Lakshadweep’s first battery-backed solar power project in Kavaratti, aiming to reduce dependency on diesel-based power generation.
The Prime Minister will conclude his visit by laying the foundation stone for the renovation of the Primary Health Care facility in Kalpeni and the construction of five model anganwadi centers in the islands of Androth, Chetlat, Kadamat, Agatti, and Minicoy. His final engagement in Kochi will involve addressing a women’s meet at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur before departing for New Delhi.”