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PM Modi Announces Rs 13,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Tamil Nadu
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 22:16
PM Modi Announces Rs 13,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Tamil Nadu
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a massive ₹13,000 crore infrastructure and development push in Tamil Nadu during an event in Chennai.
- •The initiatives include a major boost for the Chennai Metro expansion, aiming to improve daily travel and strengthen trade.
- •Modi highlighted India's rapid metro network growth, expanding from 250 kilometres in 2014 to over 1,100 kilometres across 25 cities today.
- •The Prime Minister also visited the brain research centre at IIT Madras to recognize its potential contributions to public health.
- •The address emphasized cooperative federalism, industrial growth, and the creation of new employment opportunities for the state's youth.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a massive infrastructure and development push worth ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu during an event in Chennai.
India's metro network has grown significantly from approximately 250 kilometres across a few cities in 2014 to more than 1,100 kilometres operating in 25 cities.
During his visit to Chennai, PM Modi visited the brain research centre at IIT Madras and noted its potential contribution to public health and scientific research.
