FTA shows global trust in India, to boost Tamil Nadu: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated, laid foundation stones, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi.

The projects span across key sectors such as airports, highways, railways, ports, and power.

Among the major projects inaugurated is a new state-of-the-art terminal building at the airport, with a built-up area of 17,000 square meters. Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented a memento, a replica of the iconic Valluvar Kottam in Chennai, to the Prime Minister on the occasion. Social Welfare Minister P Geetha Jeevan, Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi, and top officials were also present

With this self-confidence, we will build a developed Tamil Nadu

Addressing the gathering in Thoothukudi, Prime Minister Modi said, “Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas. I first pay my respects to the brave heroes of Kargil and offer my tribute to the martyrs.”

Highlighting India’s recent international strides, he added, “Recently, during my visit to the UK, India and the UK signed a historic Free Trade Agreement. This is a symbol of the world’s growing trust in Bharat. With this very trust, we will build a Viksit Tamil Nadu and a Viksit Bharat.”