Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Modi Arrives in Chennai for Projects Worth Rs 13,000 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Sunday for a series of events.
He is set to open or begin projects worth more than Rs 13,000 crore.
One major project is a new section of the Chennai Metro.
The plans also include highway and railway work, as well as improvements at Chennai Port.
The reports say these projects are meant to make travel and moving goods easier.
Modi is scheduled to ride the Metro, visit a temple and tour a research centre at IIT Madras.
He is also due to attend a school’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
One report says Chief Minister Vijay received him at the airport.
Modi arrived in Chennai on Sunday for programmes involving development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore.
The Poonamallee–Vadapalani Phase II Metro stretch, built at around Rs 4,900 crore, is among the projects to be inaugurated.
Highway projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore include sections of NH-744 and NH-744A and the Thiruvarur Bypass.
Railway projects worth over Rs 750 crore and four infrastructure projects at Chennai Port are also included.
His itinerary includes a Metro ride, visits to the Jalakandeswarar Temple and IIT Madras, and a school Golden Jubilee event.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay was among those who received him, according to one report.
- What
- Modi arrived in Chennai for a programme to inaugurate or launch development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore and attend other engagements.
- When
- Sunday; the reports identify October 10 but do not specify the year.
- Where
- Chennai and other locations in Tamil Nadu, including Madurai, Thiruvarur and Coimbatore.
- Why
- The projects are intended to improve transport links, traffic movement, maritime facilities and regional connectivity.
- Total development projects
- Worth over Rs 13,000 crore
- Chennai Metro corridor
- Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Phase II, built at around Rs 4,900 crore
- National Highway projects
- Worth around Rs 3,700 crore
- Railway infrastructure
- Projects worth over Rs 750 crore; includes the Karaikal–Peralam railway line and three rail flyovers
- Chennai Port
- Four projects: a paved storage yard, four EXIM godowns, an upgraded cruise terminal and a Seafarers Club
- Other scheduled engagements
- Metro ride, Jalakandeswarar Temple visit, IIT Madras Brain Centre walkthrough and Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya’s Golden Jubilee
Sources
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