Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be visiting Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on February 27th and 28th, 2024. His itinerary is packed with various events and initiatives across diverse sectors.
Highlights of the visit:
Kerala:
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram:
- Inaugurate three crucial space infrastructure projects:
- PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre
- New Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex
- Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC
- Review the progress of Gaganyaan Mission and award “astronaut wings” to astronaut-designates.
- Inaugurate three crucial space infrastructure projects:
Tamil Nadu:
- Madurai:
- Participate in the program “Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs” and address MSME entrepreneurs.
- Launch two initiatives to support MSMEs in the automotive industry:
- TVS Open Mobility Platform
- TVS Mobility-CII Centre of Excellence
- Thoothukudi:
- Lay the foundation stone of Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
- Inaugurate various projects aimed at making the port the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port:
- Desalination plant
- Hydrogen production and bunkering facility
- Launch India’s first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel.
- Dedicate tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across various states.
- Dedicate to nation rail and road projects to improve connectivity and boost socio-economic growth.
Maharashtra:
- Yavatmal:
- Release the 16th installment of PM-KISAN amounting to over Rs 21,000 crore to farmers.
- Disburse 2nd and 3rd installments of “Namo Shetkari MahaSanman Nidhi” to farmers.
- Disburse Rs 825 crore of Revolving Fund to women Self Help Groups.
- Initiate distribution of one crore Ayushman cards.
- Launch the Modi Awaas Gharkul Yojana for OBC category beneficiaries.
- Dedicate to nation multiple irrigation projects benefiting Marathwada and Vidarbha regions.
- Inaugurate multiple rail and road projects to improve connectivity and boost development.
- Inaugurate the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.
This visit signifies the government’s focus on various sectors, including space exploration, infrastructure development, support for MSMEs and farmers, welfare schemes, and clean energy initiatives. It also highlights the commitment towards improving connectivity and boosting socio-economic development across different regions.