PM Modi Pledges Support for Tamil Nadu's Development Amid Metro Expansion Requests
· India · Times of India, India Today, NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to continue working for Tamil Nadu's development despite changes in state governments. He made the remarks while inaugurating infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,000 crore, including Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail project. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay sought Centre's approval for Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsideration of metro projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, and release of pending funds for the Samagra Shiksha scheme. PM Modi assured the state of continued central support and highlighted manufacturing and public transport as key to national development. He noted that initiatives like Make in India and Vocal for Local have benefited Tamil Nadu and created lakhs of jobs for youth.
Why it matters
Tamil Nadu's youth stand to gain from job creation through manufacturing growth and improved public transport infrastructure. The state's development hinges on central approval for metro expansions and release of pending education funds.
Read the original report — Times of India
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