Modi inaugurates, projects worth over Rs. 4,400 crore in Madurai

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs. 4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu today. Addressing the gathering in the sacred city of Madurai, the Prime Minister stated that today marks a proud chapter in Tamil Nadu’s development journey. These projects are aimed at transforming connectivity, boosting the economy, and creating significant job opportunities for the youth and transforming lakhs of people’s lives. of the state. The Prime Minister emphasized that building high-quality infrastructure is fundamentally about empowering people. “These developments mean better roads for farmers to reach markets, easier travel for pilgrims and tourists, and faster transport for businesses”, highlighted Shri Modi.

The Prime Minister said, “over the past twelve years, the Government of India has made significant investments in Tamil Nadu’s highway network, with more than four thousand kilometres of highways constructed since 2014.” He noted the foundation stone laying for two major national highway projects, the four-laning of the Marakkanam–Puducherry section, involving an investment of over Rs. 2,100 crore to strengthen coastal tourism and trade, and the four-laning of the Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram stretch. With an investment of over Rs. 1,800 crore, the latter project will significantly enhance access to sites like Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi, ensuring ease of travel for pilgrims and smoother movement for agricultural and marine products.

The Prime Minister underscored that over the last decade, Indian Railways has undergone a historic transformation, emerging as a modern, efficient, and people-centric transport system. “This transformation is particularly visible in Tamil Nadu, where the railway budget allocation has increased nearly nine-fold since the current government took office,” Shri Modi stated. The Prime Minister pointed out that while the average yearly allocation was Rs. 880 crore between 2009 and 2014, it has risen to Rs. 7,600 crore for the year 2026–27. He further detailed that more than 1,300 kilometres of new tracks have been laid in the state, 97% electrification has been achieved, and hundreds of flyovers and underpasses have improved safety and efficiency. Recalling a major milestone, The Prime Minister mentioned his privilege in inaugurating the new Pamban Bridge last year, describing India’s first vertical
(updated on 1st March 2026)