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Modi Says Stronger States Will Build a Stronger Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu and announced new development projects.
Their total value was about Rs 13,000 crore.
He also laid the foundation stones for highway projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore.
The projects involve areas such as roads, railways and ports.
Modi said the national government and Tamil Nadu should work together.
He said the projects could create jobs and make travel easier.
He also talked about how India's Metro network has grown.
He said a developed Tamil Nadu would help build a developed India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth about Rs 13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu.
He also laid foundation stones for national highway projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore.
Modi said the Centre and Tamil Nadu government shared a commitment to the state's development.
He said the projects would create employment opportunities and improve transport and daily life.
Modi highlighted Metro growth from five cities and 250 km in 2014 to 25 cities and 1,100 km.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- What
- Modi inaugurated development projects worth about Rs 13,000 crore and laid foundation stones for highway projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu; the gathering was in Chennai.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide a date.
- Why
- The projects were presented as investments to advance Tamil Nadu's development, improve infrastructure and create employment opportunities.
Key facts
- Development projects
- Worth about Rs 13,000 crore.
- Highway projects
- Foundation stones laid for projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore.
- Sectors mentioned
- Highways, railways and ports.
- Metro cities
- Services operated in 25 cities, compared with five in 2014.
- Metro network length
- Grew from 250 km in 2014 to 1,100 km.
- Stated development goal
- A developed Tamil Nadu contributing to a developed India.
Sources
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