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LIVE: PM Modi addresses public meeting in Coimbatore

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PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally in Coimbatore shortly

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates various projects in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated to the nation key projects in Tamil Nadu, including the 2x500 mw Neyveli new thermal power plant, and laid the foundation stone for important initiatives in the state.

 

The Neyveli project is a lignite based power plant designed for power generation capacity of 1000 MW with two units of 500 MW capacity each.

 

The prime minister also inaugurated virtually a 709 MW solar power project of NLCIL and over 4,000 tenements in Tiruppur, Madurai and Tiruchirappalli, at an event attended by Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and deputy CM O Panneerselvam. Modi also laid the foundation stone for the extension, renovation and modernisation of Lower Bhavani Project System.

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PMAY providing around 4,100 tenements built in Tiruppur, Madurai and other cities: PM Modi

The government is working on providing shelter for everyone. PMAY scheme is providing around 4,100 tenements built in Tiruppur, Madurai and other cities: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu

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To give wings to dreams of our people, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna was started: PM Modi

Development means ensuring dignity to every individual. One of the basic ways of ensuring dignity is by providing shelter to everyone. To give wings to the dreams of our people, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna was started: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu.

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LIVE: Work for a new multi-modal logistics park will begin soon, says PM Modi

The work for a new multi-modal logistics park will begin soon. Development and care for the environment is closely linked: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu.

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Government is committed to port-led development, says PM Modi

The Government is committed to port-led development, which can be seen through the Sagarmala Scheme. About 575 projects at a total cost of over ₹6 lakh crore have been identified for implementation during the period of 2015-2035: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu

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Govt's commitment to port-led development can be seen through the Sagarmala Scheme: PM Modi

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PM Modi dedicates to nation 1,000 MW capacity Neyveli thermal project in Tamil Nadu

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LIVE: Coimbatore is a city of industry and innovation, says PM Modi

Coimbatore is a city of industry and innovation. Today, we begin many development works that will benefit the city and the entire state of Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Development projects will benefit our farmer brothers of the south: PM Modi

Coimbatore is the city of innovations. The development projects will benefit our farmer brothers of the south: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Tamil Nadu making a major contribution to India's industrial growth: PM Modi

Tamil Nadu is making a major contribution to India's industrial growth. One of the major factors is the continuous power supply. The 709 MW solar power project will be built in around Rs 3,000 crore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Coimbatore.

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LIVE: Tamil Nadu has a glorious history of sea trade, says PM Modi

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Foundation stone to modernise the Bhawani Sagar Dam is being laid: PM Modi in Coimbatore

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LIVE: PM Modi lays foundation stone for infra projects in Coimbatore