Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Vijay Seeks Review of Metro Projects and Faster Funding
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help move several transport projects forward.
These include Metro projects in Madurai and Coimbatore, as well as other proposed rail links.
He also asked for faster funding for infrastructure and support for a proposed river-linking project.
Vijay spoke at an event in Chennai where projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated or launched.
He said his government wants Tamil Nadu to become a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
He also said development should benefit every district, not just Chennai.
Vijay described young people as an important strength for the state.
He said cooperation between the Union and State governments should improve people’s lives.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Madurai and Coimbatore Metro proposals.
Vijay called for early Central funding for Chennai Metro Phase III, the Hosur–Bengaluru Metro link, and the Madurai and Coimbatore projects.
He sought priority for the proposed Cauvery–Godavari river-linking project and action on Tamil Nadu’s infrastructure needs.
The remarks came at a Chennai event where projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid.
Vijay said Tamil Nadu aims to become a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036 and wants development to reach every district.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Vijay urged Modi to review Metro proposals and expedite funding for transport and other infrastructure.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Vijay said infrastructure investment and cooperation between the Union and State governments should support development and deliver benefits to people.
- Event
- Development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid.
- Metro proposals highlighted
- Madurai and Coimbatore
- Other transport funding sought
- Chennai Metro Phase III and the Hosur–Bengaluru Metro link
- Funds referenced
- Rs 5,110 crore in funds for Tamil Nadu
- Economic ambition
- Tamil Nadu aims to become a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
- Other project raised
- The proposed Cauvery–Godavari river-linking project
- Development approach
- Vijay said development should extend beyond Chennai and reach every district.