In southern outreach, PM Modi lauds Tamil Nadu's role in Make in India
Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid down foundation stones of projects worth more than Rs 19,850 related to rail, road, airports, oil, gas and shipping at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. He also reached out to the youth in the state on the first day of his two day tour of the state along with Lakshadweep.
The prime minister lauded the contribution of Tamil Nadu to the Make in India program, saying the state is a front-runner.
He also underlined the contribution of the state in the field of culture.
«I believe in the continuous expansion of the contribution of Tamil cultural inspiration in the development and heritage of the country,» Modi said. He mentioned the establishment of sacred Sengol in the New Parliament, Kashi Tamil and Kashi Saurashtra Sangamam as efforts that have led to increased enthusiasm for Tamil culture throughout the country.
He emphasised that several infrastructure projects have been taken up in the state in the last decade.
«India is emerging as a ray of hope for the world as it breaks into the top five economies.
Referring to the huge incoming investments in India from across the globe, the Prime Minister said that its direct benefits are being availed by Tamil Nadu and its people as the state has become „a prime brand ambassador“ for Make in India.
»India will progress with the progress of Tamil Nadu," Modi said.
The PM said the New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport will increase the capacity by three times and strengthen connectivity towards East Asia, Middle East and other parts of the world. He noted that the inauguration of the new terminal building will create new opportunities for investments, businesses, education, health and tourism.
