Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday, April 6, to inaugurate a series of significant infrastructure projects, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. The visit marks the launch of several initiatives aimed at improving connectivity and economic development in the region.
Around 12 noon, PM Modi will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge — India’s first vertical lift sea bridge. Built at a cost of over ₹700 crore, the 2.08 km long structure is designed for dual rail tracks to meet future transportation demands. From the road bridge, he will also flag off a new Rameswaram–Tambaram (Chennai) train service and a ship, while witnessing the operation of the vertical lift mechanism.
At approximately 12:45 PM, the Prime Minister will visit the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple, where he will perform darshan and pooja. The temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India, especially significant on the day of Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Rama and marks the culmination of Chaitra Navratri.
By 1:30 PM, PM Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone for multiple road and rail projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram. These include the foundation stone for four-laning of the 28 km long Walajapet–Ranipet section of NH-40, the 4-laned 29 km long Viluppuram–Puducherry section of NH-332, the 57 km long Poondiyankuppam–Sattanathapuram stretch of NH-32, and the 48 km long Cholapuram–Thanjavur section of NH-36.
According to the government, these highway projects will enhance connectivity to key pilgrimage centres and tourist destinations, reduce travel distances, and provide quicker access to medical colleges, hospitals, and ports. The projects are also expected to support local agriculture, leather, and small-scale industries by improving market access and boosting economic activity.
Following the inaugurations, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public gathering in Rameswaram.
PM Modi to Visit Haryana on April 14
In another significant engagement, Prime Minister Modi will visit Haryana on April 14. As announced by Haryana BJP President Mohan Lal Badoli, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Hisar Airport and lay the foundation stone for a new terminal building. These developments are expected to significantly enhance the airport’s infrastructure and connectivity, contributing to the state’s growth.
