PM Modi Inaugurates Projects in Telangana worth over Rs. 6,800 crore

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 6,800 crores in Sangareddy, Telangana today. These projects encompass key sectors like road, rail, petroleum, aviation and natural gas.

Key Points for Competitive Exams:

• Event: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sangareddy, Telangana, and inaugurated/laid foundation stones for various development projects worth over Rs. 6,800 crores.
• Sectors: Road (National Highways), Rail, Petroleum, Aviation, and Natural Gas.

Highlights:

Road Infrastructure:

• Inaugurated four-laning of 40 km Kandi to Ramsanpalle section of NH-161 (Indore-Hyderabad Economic Corridor).
• Inaugurated upgradation of 47 km Miryalaguda to Kodad section of NH-167.
• Laid foundation stone for six-laning of 29 km Pune-Hyderabad section of NH-65.

Railways:

• Inaugurated doubling and electrification of Sanathnagar-Moula Ali line with six new stations.
• Flagged off inaugural MMTS Train Service from Ghatkesar-Lingampalli via Moula Ali-Sanathnagar.

Petroleum:

• Inaugurated 1212 km Indian Oil Paradip-Hyderabad Product Pipeline.

Aviation:

• Inaugurated Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) center at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.
• The Prime Minister emphasized the central government's commitment to Telangana's development, aligning with the "Viksit Bharat" vision. He highlighted the allocation of Rs. 11 lakh crore for infrastructure development in this year's budget. These projects are expected to improve connectivity, boost economic activity, and benefit commuters in the region. This development initiative signifies the combined efforts of the central and state governments to improve infrastructure and services in Telangana.

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Published date : 07 Mar 2024 11:34AM