PM inaugurates new projects, lays foundation stone for new ISRO launch complex in TN
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a new launch complex of ISRO at Kulasekarapattinam near here, which is worth about Rs 986 crore and the facility is set to accommodate 24 launches per year
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for VOC Port's outer harbour container terminal and other development projects through the Ministry of Shipping, Waterways, Road Transport, and Highways and Railways at an estimated cost of Rs. 17,300 crore at a programme in Thoothukudi.
Addressing a huge gathering, the PM said these major development projects in Tamil Nadu will be a key to achieving substantial growth in India.
"The UPA government did nothing to fulfil the long-pending demand for establishing the outer harbour development in Thoothukudi, but the NDA government will make it a reality." Modi said.
"Cargo traffic increased by 35 percent by handling 38 million metric tonnes witnessing an 11 percent increase over last year. Over the last 10 years, 1,300 km of rail infrastructure has been developed and 2,000 rail lines have been electrified." PM added.
Modi further guaranteed to continue delivering the goods for the welfare of India for the third consecutive term.
(Inputs from PTI)
