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TN: PM Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 17,300 cr THOOTHUKUDI, Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu. While addressing the crowd, Modi said that the projects were symbolic of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. “Today, Tamil Nadu is writing a new chapter of progress in Thoothukudi. Many projects are being inaugurated here. These projects are an important part of the roadmap for a developed India. One can also see the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' in these developments.” The PM laid the foundation stone of the Outer habor Container Terminal at V O Chidambaranar Port, in a step to establish a transhipment hub for the east coast of the country. The major infrastructure project aims to leverage the country’s long coastline and favourable geographic location and strengthen India's competitiveness in the global trade arena. The Prime Minister also inaugurated various other projects aimed at making the V O Chidambaranar Port the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port of the country. These projects include a desalination plant, hydrogen production and bunkering facility among others. After the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi visited an exhibition on the country’s first Green Hydrogen Hub and flagged off India’s first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative. The vessel is manufactured by Cochin Shipyard and underscores a pioneering step for embracing clean energy solutions and aligning with the nation's net-zero commitments. Prime Minister also dedicated tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across ten States/UTs during the programme. During the event, Modi laid foundation stone for rail projects for doubling the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Nagercoil rail line including the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Tirunelveli section and Melappalayam - Aralvaymoli section. Developed at the cost of about Rs 1,477 crore, the doubling project will help reduce travel time for the trains heading towards Chennai from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Tirunelveli. Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation four road projects in Tamil Nadu, developed at a total cost of about Rs 4,586 crore. These projects include the four-laning of the Jittandahalli-Dharmapuri section of NH-844, two-laning with paved shoulders of the Meensurutti-Chidambaram section of NH-81, four-laning of the Oddanchatram-Madathukulam section of NH-83, and two-laning with paved shoulders of the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83. These projects aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, enhance socio-economic growth and facilitate pilgrimage visits in the region.

TN: PM Modi unveils development projects worth ₹17,300 cr

THOOTHUKUDI, Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated and laid foundation stone of…

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, virtually launched 500 Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWCs) in the state. These Urban Health Centres are located in areas governed by the local authorities including Greater Chennai Corporation and are designed to serve as additional units of the Urban Primary Health Centres. An official release stated that 500 centers have been constructed with a total cost of ₹125 crore, with each center costing ₹25 lakh. Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, and Vellore are among the regions where the services could be availed. A doctor, nurse, health inspector, and sanitary worker would be on duty, available from 8 AM to noon and from 4 PM to 8 PM in every UHWC to cater to around 25,000 people in the given region. A total of 500 doctors, nurses, health inspectors, and sanitary workers have been appointed. The UHWCs would also offer a wide range of healthcare services including yoga and maternity care.

TN: Stalin virtually launches 500 Urban Health and Wellness Centres

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, virtually launched 500…