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On October 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for key infrastructure and industrial projects valued at over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
A major highlight was the inauguration of the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 4,900 crore. The corridor includes a 3.7-km double-decker structure aimed at improving urban connectivity and reducing commuting time. Modi also laid the foundation stone for Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s Rs 1,620-crore Group II/III Lube Oil Base Stocks (LOBS) project at its existing Manali refinery.
The Prime Minister’s visit also included the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School and a visit to the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay welcomed the development initiatives and urged the Centre to support state priorities, including high-speed rail corridors, central funding and industrial growth.
News by Rahul Yelligetti.
