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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
UK FTA shows world's trust in India: PM Modi
Tuticorin/Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the recent free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, saying it showed world's trust on India, and the country's self-confidence. Asserting that the government will ensure a developed India, and a developed Tamil Nadu with this self-confidence, the PM laid the foundation stone, and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in Tuticorin. He reached the city directly after completing his state visit to Maldives. The Prime Minister inaugurated and dedicated to the nation several projects across various sectors that will boost regional connectivity, improve logistics efficiency, strengthen clean energy infrastructure, etc. The PM has inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Tuticorin Airport developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. Spread across 17,340 square meters, the terminal will be equipped to handle 1,350 passengers during peak hours and 20 lakh passengers annually. He also dedicated to the nation two strategically significant highway projects. The first is the 4-laning of the 50 km Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch of NH-36, developed at more than Rs 2,350 crore under the Vikravandi–Thanjavur corridor. The second project is the 6-laning of the 5.16 km NH-138 Tuticorin Port Road, built at around Rs 200 crore. The PM inaugurated North Cargo Berth–III with a cargo handling capacity of 6.96 MMTPA at VO Chidambaranar Port worth around Rs 285 crore. Modi also dedicated three key railway infrastructure projects in southern Tamil Nadu to boost sustainable and efficient connectivity. This includes: electrification of the 90 km Madurai–Bodinayakkanur line, Rs 650 crore doubling of the 21 km Nagercoil Town–Kanniyakumari section (part of the Thiruvananthapuram–Kanniyakumari project), doubling of the Aralvaymozhi–Nagercoil Junction (12.87km) and Tirunelveli–Melappalayam (3.6 km) sections. He also laid the foundation stone for a major power transmission project – the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for evacuation of electricity from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 (2×1000 MW). This project, developed at a cost of around Rs 550 crore, will include a 400 kV (quad) double-circuit transmission line from Kudankulam to the Tuticorin-II GIS substation and associated terminal equipment.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India–UK FTA will benefit TN's youth, MSME, startups: PM
Tuticorin: The India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will benefit Tamil Nadu's youth, MSMEs, and startups, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Tuticorin airport, where he launched infrastructure projects worth more than than 4,800 crore across southern Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Among the major projects unveiled was the ₹450 crore airport terminal designed to handle 20 lakh passengers annually. "Following the FTA, 99% of Indian products sold in the UK will be tax-free, boosting Indian manufacturing and creating new opportunities. The agreement will serve as a catalyst for industries rooted in Tamil Nadu's traditional strengths, ranging from handlooms to seafood exports," he said addressing the gathering at the airport. Modi said Tamil Nadu is witnessing unprecedented development under the NDA regime. "Infrastructure and energy form the backbone of any state's development. Over the past eleven years, the sustained focus on these sectors reflects the priority accorded to Tamil Nadu's progress," he said. The PM said that ₹3 lakh crore was devolved to Tamil Nadu as central taxes over the past 11 years, nearly three times what was allotted under the previous UPA regime. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The PM unveiled the four-laning of the 50km Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch on NH-36; the six-laning of the 5.16km NH-138 Tuticorin Port Road; and the commissioning of North Cargo Berth–III at V O Chidambaranar Port. He also flagged off three railway infrastructure upgrades — doubling of the Aralvaymozhi–Nagercoil and Tirunelveli–Melappalayam lines, and electrification of the Madurai–Bodinayakkanur line. He laid the foundation for a ₹550 crore 765 kV transmission corridor project to evacuate power from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4. "This new terminal building of the Tuticorin airport will become a game changer for commerce and connectivity in the southern part of Tamil Nadu in particular," Modi said. Modi said the global perception of India has shifted significantly. "Today, the world sees its own growth in India's growth," he said. Recalling India's success in Operation Sindoor, he said, "You all recently witnessed the power of Make in India during Operation Sindoor. Made-in-India weapons played a crucial role in reducing terror hideouts to rubble. Even today, arms manufactured in India continue to shake the sleep of those who shelter terrorism." He said the NDA govt prioritised the coastal economy, ensuring inclusive development. "Tamil Nadu's growth is a vital component of our vision for a Viksit Bharat," he said. Modi also invoked the memories of freedom fighters and poets including V O Chidambaranar, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Alagumuthu Kone, and Subramania Bharati. Drawing attention to the region's ancient maritime legacy, Modi recalled gifting Tuticorin pearls to Bill Gates, who was "highly impressed by their quality." The Prime Minister arrived at Tuticorin airport around 7.45 pm and was received by governor R N Ravi, Union ministers L Murugan and Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Tamil Nadu finance minister Thangam Thennarasu and industries minister TRB Rajaa. BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran, DMK MP Kanimozhi, AIADMK MLA Thalavai N Sundaram, were present. Modi was clad in a white kurta and a veshti, paired with a traditional angavastram. Thangam Thennarasu presented a replica of the iconic Valluvar Kottam to the Prime Minister as a memento. Thousands of people from across the region gathered for the event. The Prime Minister opened his speech in Tamil with a booming "Vanakkam," and spoke for nearly 40 minutes. In a symbolic moment at the end of his address, Modi invited the crowd to participate in a light tribute to the new terminal. "Open your mobile phones and turn on the flashlight. Wave it to illuminate the newly opened airport terminal," he said, as thousands of lights glowed across the venue. Modi then took a brief walkthrough of the airport terminal. The Prime Minister later arrived at Trichy international airport and proceeded to a private hotel in the city, where he will stay overnight. On Sunday morning, the Prime Minister is scheduled to take part in the Aadi Thiruvathirai celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Ariyalur district. An 8-km roadshow has also been planned in Trichy as part of the visit. Snippet The event also witnessed brief political sloganeering between cadres of the BJP and DMK near the airport premises. While BJP supporters chanted "Modi, Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," DMK cadres responded with slogans such as "This is Periyar's land" and "Stalin, Stalin." Police personnel stationed at the venue quickly intervened and brought the situation under control before it escalated.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: UK FTA shows world's trust on India, country's self-confidence, says PM Modi
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the recent free-trade agreement with the United Kingdom, saying it showed world's trust on India, and the country's self-confidence. Asserting that the government will ensure a developed India, and a developed Tamil Nadu with this self-confidence, the PM laid the foundation stone, and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in Tuticorin. He reached the city directly after completing his state visit to Maldives. The Prime Minister inaugurated and dedicated to the nation several projects across various sectors that will boost regional connectivity, improve logistics efficiency, strengthen clean energy infrastructure, etc. The PM has inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Tuticorin Airport developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. Spread across 17,340 square meters, the terminal will be equipped to handle 1,350 passengers during peak hours and 20 lakh passengers annually. He also dedicated to the nation two strategically significant highway projects. The first is the 4-laning of the 50 km Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch of NH-36, developed at more than Rs 2,350 crore under the Vikravandi–Thanjavur corridor. The second project is the 6-laning of the 5.16 km NH-138 Tuticorin Port Road, built at around Rs 200 crore. The PM inaugurated North Cargo Berth–III with a cargo handling capacity of 6.96 MMTPA at VO Chidambaranar Port worth around Rs 285 crore. PM Modi also dedicated three key railway infrastructure projects in southern Tamil Nadu to boost sustainable and efficient connectivity. This includes: electrification of the 90 km Madurai–Bodinayakkanur line, Rs 650 crore doubling of the 21 km Nagercoil Town–Kanniyakumari section (part of the Thiruvananthapuram–Kanniyakumari project), doubling of the Aralvaymozhi–Nagercoil Junction (12.87km) and Tirunelveli–Melappalayam (3.6 km) sections. He also laid the foundation stone for a major power transmission project – the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for evacuation of electricity from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 (2×1000 MW). This project, developed at a cost of around Rs 550 crore, will include a 400 kV (quad) double-circuit transmission line from Kudankulam to the Tuticorin-II GIS substation and associated terminal equipment.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Thoothukudi VOC Port achieves another milestone in handling of bulk cargo
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has achieved another major milestone by enhancing bulk cargo handling as the North Cargo Berth–III operated by JSW Tuticorin Multipurpose Terminal is ready for interim commercial operations. The terminal can discharge dry-bulk cargo such as coal, limestone, gypsum, rock phosphate and copper concentrate with two 120 tonnes capacity harbour mobile cranes. The 306 metres long, 14.20 metres draft, North Cargo Berth–III facilitates berthing of 95,000 Dead Weight Tonnage vessels of maximum LoA of 260 metres and beam of 48 metres. The concession agreement has been signed between the Port and JSW Tuticorin Multipurpose Terminal for mechanisation of North Cargo Berth–III. On mechanization by March 2027, JSW Tuticorin Multipurpose Terminal will be capable of handling 7 million tonnes of bulk cargo per annum. The dredging in front of the North Cargo Berth-III was carried out from April 5 and completed in a span of just 26 days enabling berthing of fully loaded Panamax vessels with draft of 14.20 metres. At present, dredging is being carried out in the turning circle of the inner harbour to widen its diameter from 488 metres to 550 metres and will be completed during this month. Further, the channel will be widened from 153 metres to 230 metres, facilitating berthing of larger size bulk carriers and container vessels. The Link Conveyor System, connecting Tuticorin Thermal Power Station's conveyor belt to the Port's coal yard can discharge over 1,500 tonnes of bulk cargo per hour. This initiative optimizes the capacity of the fully mechanized TANGEDCO's coal berth with a draft of 14.20 meters, a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 80,000 tonnes, and accommodating vessels up to 230 meters in length. Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority Susanta Kumar Purohit, in a statement said the readiness of NCB-III Berth for handling dry bulk cargo marks a significant step in the Port's drive toward modernization and dry bulk cargo capacity enhancement. 'I urge all stakeholders and trade partners to fully utilize this state-of-the-art facility to boost bulk cargo operations and support the growth of maritime trade through VOC Port,' he added.
