Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore at Kolkata, West Bengal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore at Kolkata, West Bengal
The Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, Union Ministers Shri Shantanu Thakur, Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar were present among other dignitaries at the event.
Background
In line with his commitment to world class infrastructure and developed urban connectivity, Prime Minister inaugurated metro railway projects in Kolkata. A 13.61 km long newly constructed metro network will be inaugurated and metro services will be launched on these routes. He visited the Jessore Road Metro Station, where he will flag off the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro service from Jessore Road. In addition, through video conferencing, he will also flag off the Sealdah–Esplanade metro service and the Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro service. He also undertook a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back.
At the public function, Prime Minister inaugurated these metro sections and a newly constructed subway at Howrah Metro Station. The Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro service will significantly improve the access to the airport. The Sealdah–Esplanade metro will reduce the travel time between the two points from nearly 40 minutes to only 11 minutes. The Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro section will play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity with the IT hub. These metro routes will connect some of Kolkata’s busiest areas, bring a notable reduction in travel time, and strengthen multimodal connectivity, benefiting lakhs of daily commuters.
In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of 7.2 km long six-lane elevated Kona Expressway worth over Rs 1,200 crore. It will enhance connectivity between Howrah, surrounding rural areas, and Kolkata, saving hours of travel time and giving significant boost to trade, commerce, and tourism in the region.
Speaking at the inauguration of key metro projects in Kolkata. This marks a big step towards improved urban mobility and seamless connectivity. https://t.co/6zG2MSb99Y
कोलकाता जैसे हमारे शहर…भारत के इतिहास और हमारे भविष्य, दोनों की समृद्ध पहचान हैं।
आज जब भारत, दुनिया की तीसरी सबसे बड़ी इकॉनॉमी बनने की तरफ आगे बढ़ रहा है… तब दमदम, कोलकाता…इन शहरों की भूमिका बहुत बड़ी है: PM @narendramodi
21वीं सदी के भारत को… 21वी सदी के ट्रांसपोर्ट सिस्टम की जरूरत है।
इसलिए आज देश में रेल से रोड तक, मेट्रो से एयरपोर्ट तक… हम मॉडर्न ट्रांसपोर्ट फैसिलिटीज डेवलप भी कर रहे हैं और उन्हें आपस में कनेक्ट भी कर रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi