PM to launch Rs 16,400 crore projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu tomorrow

In Ernakulam, Kerala, at around 1:30 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones and flag off multiple projects worth approximately Rs 10,800 crore. He will also address the gathering during the programme.

Later in the day, by evening in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects valued at about Rs 5,650 crore, and deliver an address to the assembled audience.

PM in Ernakulum

In Ernakulum, Kerala, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and dedicate projects worth around Rs 10,800 crore. Key highlights include BPCL Polypropylene Unit, Kochi Refinery.

The PM will lay the foundation stone for a new Polypropylene Unit, costing over Rs 5,500 crore with a capacity of 400 Kilo Tons Per Annum. The unit will support domestic polymer manufacturing for packaging, textiles, medical devices, and automotive components, reducing import dependence and creating jobs.

Thalapady-Chengala Section of NH-66: Has been upgraded to six lanes at a cost of Rs 2,650 crore, enhancing connectivity along the Mumbai to Kanyakumari Economic Corridor and significantly reducing travel time

Kozhikode Bypass (Vengalam to Ramanattukara): Will be upgraded from two lanes to six lanes with service roads, costing Rs 2,140 crore, this project shortens travel time from over an hour to 15 to 20 minutes.

Rural Roads: 23 roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) will improve access to markets, schools, healthcare, and employment in rural areas.

Railway Upgrades: Three redeveloped stations - Shoranur Junction, Kuttippuram, and Changanassery under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme will offer modernised facilities. Additionally, the Shoranur-Nilambur Road Rail Line will be electrified, and a new train service between Palakkad and Pollachi will be flagged off.

Renewable Energy: The foundation stone for a 50 MW Floating Solar Project at West Kallada, Kollam district, will be laid to strengthen India’s clean energy efforts.

PM in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

In Tiruchirappalli, the PM will launch projects worth around Rs 5,650 crore, covering multiple sectors like petroleum and gas, IOCL lube blending plant in Chennai, rural connectivity, highway development and rail services.

Petroleum and Gas: BPCL City Gas Distribution Network: Foundation stone will be laid for networks in The Nilgiris and Erode districts, serving over 8.8 lakh households, over 200 commercial establishments, and establishing over 201 CNG stations.

IOCL lube blending plant, Chennai: The 672 Thousand Metric Tonnes Per Annum plant will strengthen India’s lubricants production with a Rs 1,490 crore investment.

Rural connectivity: 89 rural roads spanning 370 km under PMGSY will improve access to education, healthcare, and markets.

Highway development: Foundation stone laid for a greenfield bypass near Gangaikonda Cholapuram on NH-81.

Rail services: Two Amrit Bharat Express trains, two express trains, and a passenger service will be flagged off, enhancing connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and eastern India.

Nationwide impact

These initiatives will strengthen industrial growth, urban and rural connectivity, sustainable energy, and regional development. With investments spanning over Rs 16,400 crore, the projects are expected to generate jobs, boost trade and tourism, and improve quality of life for millions of residents in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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