Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and dedicated several development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore to the nation and laid foundation stones for new projects in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Addressing the gathering, Modi said the projects covering metro, railway connectivity and energy security would strengthen Karnataka’s infrastructure and accelerate the state’s development.
Highlighting the inauguration of the Bengaluru Metro’s new Pink Line, he said it would improve connectivity to educational institutions, including IIM Bengaluru, as well as major business and technology hubs, saving commuters time and money.
The Prime Minister also noted that Bengaluru’s Namma Metro network had expanded from 17 km in 2014 to over 100 km, making it the third Indian metropolitan region to achieve the milestone.
Describing Bengaluru as India’s Silicon Valley and a major centre of innovation and economic growth, Modi said the projects would further strengthen the city’s position as a leading technology hub and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
