ENA State 2024-02-29 17:47:49 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Chennai, Feb 29 (KNN)</strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a series of development projects worth over Rs 17,300 crores in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, signifying a significant leap forward in bolstering the region's socio-economic growth</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among the key initiatives unveiled by PM Modi is the Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. This initiative aims to transform the port into a transhipment hub for the east coast, a strategic move that will boost India's global trade competitiveness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, it will capitalise on the nation's extensive coastline, creating employment opportunities while stimulating economic growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Taking a significant stride towards adopting sustainable energy solutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's maiden indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Manufactured by Cochin Shipyard, this vessel epitomises India's dedication to sustainable development and is in alignment with the nation's objective of achieving net-zero emissions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking to the audience, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored Tamil Nadu's crucial contribution to India's developmental trajectory and reaffirmed the government's dedication to realising the aspirations of its citizens.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He accentuated the substantial advancements across diverse sectors such as railways, roads, and maritime infrastructure, emphasising the government's priority of bolstering connectivity and fostering economic growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ceremony witnessed the presence of dignitaries including the Governor of Tamil Nadu, R N Ravi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Union Minister of State, Dr. L Murugan, among others.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 36890 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/pm-modi-unveils-rs-17300-crore-development-projects-in-tamil-nadu 2024-02-29 17:47:49 knnindia.co.in