PM Narendra Modi's Visit to Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹7,100 crore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Key Projects

• Madurai Projects: Over ₹4,400 crore.
• Marakkanam–Puducherry (NH-332A):
  • Four-laning project.
  • Investment: ₹2,100+ crore.
  • Travel time reduced by 50%.
• Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram (NH-87):
  • Investment: ₹1,800+ crore.
  • Travel time reduced by 40%.
• Puducherry Projects: Over ₹2,700 crore covering health, education, mobility, and industry.

UPSC Prelims Fact

• NH-332A improves connectivity to Mamallapuram, Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station, and Auroville.