PM Modi to unveil game-changing projects worth more than Rs.17,000 Crore at Tuticorin 28 Feb

During the press briefing, he informed the media that as part of advancing ‘Viksit Bharat‘, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unveil 36 infrastructure projects worth over INR 17,000 Crore at VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin today. The event is being organized jointly by the Ministries of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways; Road Transport and Highways; and Railways. These projects represent a concerted effort to improve connectivity, strengthen transportation infrastructure, and bolster maritime capabilities throughout Tamil Nadu.

Three types of projects will be unveiled at the event: foundation stone laying, national projects, and inaugurations. These projects are worth over INR 10,324 crore, INR 1,477 crore, and INR 4,586 crore, respectively, and they are related to the maritime industries transportation and railroads.

 “Moreover, the Prime Minister will inaugurate VOC Port as India’s pioneering Green Hydrogen Hub, aligning with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and India’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070. Additionally, marking a stride towards a self-reliant India, he will unveil India’s 1st hydrogen fuel vessel developed indigenously at Cochin Shipyard Limited. This Zero Emission, Zero Noise Vessel is a revolutionary step towards India becoming a Hydrogen Fuel Vessel Manufacturer. The other project of SCI on retrofitting existing ships to operate on green hydrogen or its derivatives aims to facilitate the adoption of environmentally sustainable fuel sources for ship propulsion”, added Shri Sonowal”.

The event will be graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Shri R.N. Ravi, Governor, Tamil Nadu; Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union MoPSW & AYUSH; Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, MoS for PSW & Tourism; Shri Shantanu Thakur, MoS for PSW; Shri E.V. Velu, Minister for Public Works, Highways, Tamil Nadu and Minor Ports and Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Parliament.