Narendra Modi in Kochi on Sunday.PM Modi in Tamil Nadu, Kerala Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the support of the country’s citizens in fight against Covid-19 pandemic. “Powered by 130 crore Indians, our fight against Covid-19 has been spirited,” he said at the launch of various developmental projects in Kerala’s Kochi. While delivering his speech in the poll-bound state, he also focussed on tourism sector and urged startups to come up with innovative tourism-related products. “I urge our young start-up friends to think about innovative tourism related products. I also urge you all to use this time and travel to as many nearby areas as possible,” he said.
Earlier in the day, he hailed the new developmental projects inaugurated in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai as “symbols of innovation and indigenous development,” and a step towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” Addressing a gathering at Jawaharlal Stadium in Chennai, Modi also appreciated Tamil Nadu farmers for “record food grain production and use of water resources.”
On the second anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama Attack ,the Prime Minister paid his respects soldiers who lost their lives. “No Indian can forget this day. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack,” PM said.
Before his address, Modi inaugurated and flagged off the train on the extended Phase 1 Chennai Metro Rail Project, completed at a cost of Rs 3,770 crore, and commissioned passenger services from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar. This project, Modi said, was completed on time despite Covid pandemic. Modi also laid the foundation stone for the extension, renovation and modernization of the Grand Anicut Canal System and the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras.
Earlier in the day, Modi handed over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane during his visit to Chennai.
"In the last few years, the govt of various gulf nations have also kindly released various Indians who were sadly in prisons there. Our govt will always speak up for such people," says PM Modi.
"India is proud of its diaspora in the gulf. It has been an honour to be able to spend time with them during my previous visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Bahrain. I shared meals with them and interacted with them. Over 50 lakh Indians came back home under the Vande Bharat Mission. Many of them were from Kerala. It was our govt's honour to serve them in such a sensitive time," says PM Modi.
"Our actions today will shape the growth trajectory in years to come... Together we will build an Atmanirbhar Bharat," PM Modi says.
"India is giving topmost importance to develop its blue economy. Our vision and work in this sector includes improving infrastructure on current ports, more ports, offshore energy, sustainable coastal development and coastal connectivity," says PM Modi.
"Powered by 130 crore Indians, our fight against Covid-19 has been spirited," says PM Modi.
"Special focus is being given to coastal areas, the Northeast and mountain areas. Today, Special focus is being given to coastal areas, the Northeast and mountain areas. Today, India is embarking on an ambitious programme of broadband connectivity to every village," PM Modi says.
"VIGYAN Sagar is the new knowledge campus of the Cochin Shipyard. Through this, we're expanding our human resource development capital," PM Modi says.
"Propylene Derivatives Petrochemical complex of Kochi Refinery will help strengthen our journey towards being Atmanirbhar. A wide range of industries would gain employment opportunities," says PM Modi.
"I urge our young start-up friends to think about innovative tourism related products. I also urge you all to use this time and travel to as many nearby areas as possible," say PM Modi.
Watch | PM Modi's speech in Kochi
"Tourism sector in India grew a lot in last five years," PM Modi said.
"We have gathered here to celebrate the development of Kerala and India. The works being inaugurated today cover a wide range of sectors. They will energize the growth trajectory of India," says PM Narendra Modi in Kochi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates various development projects to the nation, at Kochi.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presents various Central Government projects to the nation in Kochi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 4th Railway line between Chennai Beach & Attipattu and electrification of 228 km Villupuram-Cuddalore-Mayiladuthurai-Thanjavur & Mayiladuthurai - Thiruvarur single line section. This will help ensure faster movement of food grains.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Kochi, where he will launch key projects. PM Modi landed at Kochi naval airport.
"Caught a fleeting view of an interesting test match in Chennai," writes PM Modi as he shares a picture of the Chepauk stadium.
From Chennai, the prime minister will travel to Kochi at around 3:30 pm to launch projects in the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan.
In concluding his address to the people after inaugurating developmental projects in Chennai, Modi said that India is making its fight against Covid-19 stronger.
Further speaking on the rights of the Tamil Fishermen community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 1,600 fishermen have been released during his tenure. Modi also highlighted that currently no Indian fishermen are in Sri Lankan custody.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon the issue of Tamil rights saying that India has consistently taken up it with Sri Lankan leaders. “We want to make sure that they live with equality , justice, peace and dignity, Modi said. He also said that his government ensures that fishermen are released if apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that India is proud of our fishermen community and that infrastructure related to the community is being upgraded, this was reflected in the Union Budget too, he added. For this, Modi said that “modern fishing harbours will come up in 5 centres including one in Chennai.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the country is undertaken a massive effort to become self-reliant in the defence sector. Speaking on the defence potential in the state, Modi said,"One of the 2 defence corridors is in Tamil Nadu and it has already received an investment commitment of over Rs 8100 cr." Modi also introduced "indigenously designed and manufactured Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A)" as one of the latest additions to India's defence infrastructure.
Addressing a gathering at Jawaharlal Stadium in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday paid his respects to those who lost their lives during the Pulwama Attack in 2019. “No Indian can forget this day. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack.,” PM said. Modi also said that the bravery of Indian security forces continues to inspire generations.
Hailing the newly inaugurated Chennai Metro Rail project as "Made in India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the project has been completed on time despite the covid-19 pandemic and Indian contractors and locally procured material has been used for it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the developmental projects including the Canal will help improve irrigation facilities and help preserve the vital water resources of the state. The water facilities the dependencies on it “act as an inspiration for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” Modi added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said, "I want to appreciate the farmers of Tamil Nadu for record food grain production and good use of water resources. We have to do whatever we can do to conserve water."
Addressing the gathering at Jawarharlal Nehru Staidum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked people for the warm welcome and said called Chennai brimming with enthusisim and knowledge. " It is a city of knowledge and creativity. From here, we begin key infrastructure projects," Modi said. "These projects are symbols of innovation and indigenous development," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras. The Campus will be built at Thaiyur near Chennai at an estimated cost of Rs 1000 crores in the first phase, over an area of 2 lakh sqm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated the 4th Railway line between Chennai Beach and Attipattu. This is a 22.1 km section which is laid at a cost of Rs 293.40 crores, traverses through Chennai and Thiruvallur Districts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated and flagged off the train on the extended Phase 1 Chennai Metro Rail Project, completed at a cost of Rs 3,770 crore, and commission passenger services from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami addressing the gathering at Jawarharlal Nehru Staidum in Chennai said that "the Prime Minister has done much to ensure that the memory and legacy of Amma is preserved in Tamil Nadu. He has been steadfast in his support for efforts of Amma's govt here." PM Modi also paid his respects to former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalita.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday arrived at the Jawarharlal Nehru Staidum in Chennai where he was facilitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. PM Modi also paid his respects to former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalita.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday handed over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane during his visit to Chennai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Sunday and is now on his way to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where he is set to inaugurate several developmental projects.
In order to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AIABMK and BJP workers lined up on streets near the Jawawaharlal Nehru Stadium INS Adyar in Chennai.
Security has been beefed up at Chennai's Nehru Stadium ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Sunday. PM Modi is scheduled to visit the city at around 11 am today where he will launch several developmental projects.