PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 1 March 2026.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 1 March 2026. He laid foundation stones for the four-laning of the Marakkanam–Puducherry section (over ₹2,100 crore) and the Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram stretch (over ₹1,800 crore), which will improve access to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi. He inaugurated eight stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which is modernising 77 stations in the state, dedicated the Chennai Beach–Chennai Egmore fourth line, and opened new Akashvani FM relay transmitters at Kumbakonam, Yercaud and Vellore. Modi said Tamil Nadu's rail allocation had risen from an average of ₹880 crore a year in 2009–14 to ₹7,600 crore for 2026–27. He also offered prayers at the Arulmigu Subramaniyaswamy Temple, Thirupparankundram.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 1 March 2026, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Total
- Over ₹4,400 crore
- Highways
- Marakkanam–Puducherry 4-lane (₹2,100+ cr); Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram 4-lane (₹1,800+ cr)
- Railways
- 8 Amrit Bharat stations inaugurated; Chennai Beach–Egmore 4th line
- Rail allocation for TN
- ₹7,600 crore in 2026–27 vs ₹880 crore/year avg 2009–14
- Radio
- Akashvani FM relays at Kumbakonam, Yercaud, Vellore
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In which city did PM Modi launch infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore on 1 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Madurai
The projects worth over ₹4,400 crore were launched in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
The four-laning of which stretch, launched on 1 March 2026, will improve access to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi?
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Correct answer: B — Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram
The Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram four-laning, worth over ₹1,800 crore, will improve access to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi.
What rail budget allocation for Tamil Nadu for 2026–27 did PM Modi cite in Madurai?
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Correct answer: D — ₹7,600 crore
Modi said the allocation rose from an average of ₹880 crore a year in 2009–14 to ₹7,600 crore for 2026–27.
Consider the following statements about the projects launched in Madurai on 1 March 2026: 1. The Chennai Beach–Chennai Egmore fourth line was dedicated to the nation. 2. New Akashvani FM relay transmitters were opened at Kumbakonam, Yercaud and Vellore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The PM dedicated the Chennai Beach–Egmore fourth line and inaugurated Akashvani FM relay transmitters at Kumbakonam, Yercaud and Vellore.