Amidst enthusiastic gatherings in Madurai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated over Rs 4,400 crore worth of projects to the nation, terming the occasion a badge of honor in Tamil Nadu’s rise.
He elaborated on their impact: redefining links, fueling GDP, employing youth, and touching myriad lives positively. Roads will ferry farm produce to markets swiftly, holy sites and scenic spots will welcome visitors effortlessly, and commerce will thrive on rapid transit.
Central funding has supercharged Tamil Nadu’s roads, building 4,000+ km of highways post-2014. Two vital national highways received foundation stones today under his leadership.
Railways have undergone a renaissance, especially in this southern powerhouse, with budgets leaping from Rs 880 crore annually before 2014 to Rs 7,600 crore by 2026-27—a ninefold hike. The Pamban Bridge inauguration last year, India’s vertical-lift sea wonder, underscores this and boosts tourism.
Residents enjoy nine Vande Bharat and nine Amrit Bharat services, crafted at Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory—testaments to ‘Make in India’ fostering independence and opportunities.
Over ten years, infra outlays tripled; the 2026 budget spotlights Tamil Nadu with bullet trains to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, poised to redefine prosperity. Inclusion in the ‘Rare Earth Corridor’ heralds leaps in hi-tech sectors.
Tamil Nadu’s storied past demands global recognition, with Adichanallur eyed for heritage status. In India’s 2047 developed vision, this state is central. Commitment to holistic growth ensures a developed Tamil Nadu propels a developed India.