Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11 to launch various development projects in both states. In Kerala, he will kick off infrastructure projects worth around Rs 10,800 crore, including a new polypropylene unit at the Kochi Refinery. This unit, with an investment exceeding Rs 5,500 crore, is crucial for industries like packaging, automotive, and textiles.
In addition to the refinery project, PM Modi will also inaugurate two highway projects in Kerala. The six-laning of the Thalapady–Chengala section of NH-66, costing over Rs 2,650 crore, is part of the Mumbai–Kanyakumari Economic Corridor. Another significant project is the six-laning of the Kozhikode Bypass, expected to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
Moving to Tamil Nadu, PM Modi will unveil projects worth approximately Rs 5,650 crore, including the City Gas Distribution Network in The Nilgiris and Erode districts. This initiative by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited involves an investment of over Rs 3,680 crore and aims to provide clean energy infrastructure to households and commercial establishments.
Furthermore, in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister will dedicate the lube blending plant of Indian Oil Corporation in Chennai, developed at a cost of about Rs 1,490 crore. This plant is set to bolster India’s lubricants manufacturing capacity and support industrial growth. PM Modi will also focus on improving rural connectivity by inaugurating 89 rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
