Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union government remains fully committed to the progress and development of Tamil Nadu, highlighting that central infrastructure funding for the state has tripled compared with the previous decade. The remarks came during his address at a public event in Madurai, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity, mobility and regional economic growth.
Modi said that the objective of the Centre’s initiatives is to build a “developed Tamil Nadu for a developed India” and reiterated that the state will play a decisive role in the country’s future growth. He pointed to the substantial increase in allocations for rail, road and other infrastructure sectors in the recent budget cycle, noting that this marked a continuation of the trend of increased investment in the state’s development.
The infrastructure works inaugurated include upgrades under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, four-laning of key national highways and multimodal connectivity enhancements intended to improve travel efficiency and support economic activity across Tamil Nadu. The projects are designed to strengthen logistics, expand passenger and freight services, and integrate major transport nodes across the region.
Modi also highlighted that the railways has seen historic transformation with increased budgetary outlays in recent years and a sharp rise in allocation for the state, reflecting a sustained focus on expanding network capacity, passenger amenities and freight operations.
The Prime Minister’s address underscored the Centre’s focus on inclusive development and infrastructure expansion in Tamil Nadu, with the state’s role being pivotal in achieving broader national development goals by 2047.
