PM Modi to visit Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra on Feb 27-28: Here is the full schedule

10.45 am: Modi will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram.

Three important space infrastructure projects will be inaugurated at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, including the PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, which will help in boosting the frequency of PSLV launches from 6 to 15 per year; new ‘Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and stage Test facility’ at ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri, which will increase the payload capability of the present launch vehicles; and ‘Trisonic Wind Tunnel’ at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, which will serve future technology development needs. These three projects providing world-class technical facilities for the space sector have been developed at a cumulative cost of about Rs 1,800 crore.

Further, the Prime Minister will also review the progress of India’s first human space flight program Gaganyaan Mission and bestow ‘astronaut wings’ to the astronaut-designates.

Modi will also address a public meeting in the city. “Kerala is tired of UDF and LDF and the people of this great state are all set to support the BJP in a big way,” Modi wrote ahead of his visit.

Tamil Nadu

Afternoon: Modi will address a public meeting in Tiruppur. “Over the last few months, it has become crystal clear that Tamil Nadu is supporting the NDA in a great way and the Lok Sabha results will also reflect that!” he wrote ahead of the visit.

5.15 pm: The Prime Minister will participate in the programme ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ in Madurai.

He will address thousands of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) entrepreneurs working in the automotive sector. Modi will also launch two major initiatives designed to support and uplift MSMEs in the Indian automotive industry. The initiatives include the TVS Open Mobility Platform and the TVS Mobility-CII Centre of Excellence.

These initiatives will be a step towards supporting the growth of MSMEs in the country and helping them to formalise operations, integrate with global value chains and become self-reliant.

February 28

Tamil Nadu

9.45 am: Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 17,300 crore at Thoothukudi.

Modi will lay the foundation stone of Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O.Chidambaranar Port, a project which aims to leverage India’s long coastline and favourable geographic location, and strengthen India’s competitiveness in the global trade arena.

Other projects will aim at making the V.O.Chidambaranar Port the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port of the country. These projects include desalination plant, hydrogen production and bunkering facility etc.

Prime Minister will also launch India’s first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under Harit Nauka initiative. The vessel is manufactured by Cochin Shipyard and is a step towards embracing clean energy solutions and aligning with the nation’s net-zero commitments.

Prime Minister will also dedicate tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across ten States/UTs during the programme.

Prime Minister Modi will dedicate to nation rail projects for doubling of Vanchi Maniyachchi – Nagercoil rail line including the Vanchi Maniyachchi – Tirunelveli section and Melappalayam – Aralvaymoli section. Developed at the cost of about Rs 1,477 crore, the doubling project will help in reducing travel time for the trains heading towards Chennai from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Tirunelveli.

Prime Minister will also dedicate four road projects in Tamil Nadu, developed at a total cost of about Rs 4,586 crore. These projects include the four-laning of the Jittandahalli-Dharmapuri section of NH-844, two-laning with paved shoulders of the Meensurutti-Chidambaram section of NH-81, four-laning of the Oddanchatram-Madathukulam section of NH-83, and two-laning with paved shoulders of the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83. These projects aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, enhance socio-economic growth and facilitate pilgrimage visits in the region.

He is also slated to address a public meeting in Tirunelveli.

Maharashtra

4.30 pm: Modi will participate in a public programme in Yavatmal, and inaugurate and dedicate to nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 4900 crore. He will also release benefits under PM KISAN and other schemes during the programme.

Further, the 16th instalment amount of more than Rs 21,000 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), will be released, through direct benefits transfer to beneficiaries.

The Prime Minister will also disburse the second and third instalments of ‘Namo Shetkari MahaSanman Nidhi’, worth about Rs 3,800 crore and benefiting about 88 lakh beneficiary farmers across Maharashtra. The scheme provides an additional amount of Rs 6,000 per year to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Maharashtra. Rs 825 crore of Revolving Fund to 5.5 lakh women Self Help Groups (SHGs) will be disbursed across Maharashtra.

Prime Minister will initiate distribution of one crore Ayushman cards and will also launch the Modi Awaas Gharkul Yojana for OBC category beneficiaries.

Prime Minister will dedicate to nation multiple irrigation projects benefiting Marathwada and Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, developed at a cumulative cost of more than Rs 2,750 crore under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) and Baliraja Jal Sanjeevani Yojana (BJSY).

Prime Minister will also inaugurate multiple rail projects worth more than Rs 1,300 crore, to improve connectivity of the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions and boost socio-economic development. In addition, several projects for strengthening the road sector and the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay in Yavatmal will be inaugurated.

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