Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 2 dedicated to the nation completed projects and laid foundation stone for new ones, totally worth ₹20,140 crore.
In his address, the Prime Minister referred to recent rains, floods in December 2023 in the State and the consequent losses and said he was deeply moved by the condition of affected families.
“The Central Government stands with people of Tamil Nadu in this time of crisis. We are providing every possible support to the State Government.” The PM laid foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation 20 projects related to air and seaports, railway, highway, petroleum and natural gas, atomic energy and higher education in Tamil Nadu.
He also laid foundation stones for petroleum and natural gas projects worth more than ₹9,000 crore.The projects of the petroleum and natural gas sector will be a step towards fulfilling the industrial, domestic and commercial requirements of energy in the region, the government said.
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