March 01, Madurai/Tamil Nadu – With a focus on development in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
These projects aim to improve connectivity, enhance mobility, and accelerate regional economic development, while also boosting tourism and local economic activity. To further strengthen broadcasting services in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister inaugurated three new Akashvani FM relay transmitters in Kumbakonam, Yercaud, and Vellore. He also inaugurated and dedicated railway projects, including redeveloped stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
During his address, Prime Minister Modi said that they are inaugurating eight redeveloped railway stations across Tamil Nadu. He highlighted the inauguration of the Chennai Beach–Chennai Egmore 4th Line, a railway line that will benefit thousands of daily commuters in Chennai. He also expressed his pleasure in inaugurating Akashvani’s new FM relay transmitters in Kumbakonam, Yercaud, and Vellore, noting that these radio stations will now be dedicated to public service.