{
  "id": 13657360,
  "title": "PM Modi to launch ₹13,000 crore projects in Chennai, inaugurate Porur–Poonamallee Metro stretch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pm-modi-to-launch-13-000-crore-projects-in-chennai-inaugurate-porur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:55:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-launch-13-000-crore-projects-in-chennai-inaugurate-porur-poonamallee-metro-stretch-101791698106839.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a day-long visit to Chennai on Sunday, marked by the launch of various development projects. These include the inauguration of the Porur–Poonamallee stretch of the Chennai Metro Phase II, a brain research centre at IIT Madras, and the laying of foundations for several projects across highways, railways, ports, and education sectors. The total investment in these projects amounts to over ₹13,000 crore.\n\nDuring his visit, Modi will ride the new Metro line between Porur Bypass Station and Poonamallee Bypass Station, showcasing the advanced features of the ₹4,900 crore Phase II project, which boasts a unique 3.7-kilometer double-decker structure and state-of-the-art signalling systems designed to support driverless operations. This expansion aims to reduce travel time and enhance connectivity between Chennai’s flourishing western suburbs and the city center.\n\nIn addition to the Metro launch, Modi will offer prayers and perform darshan at Arulmigu Jalakandeswarar Temple, dedicated the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras, where he will inaugurate the ambitious project aimed at creating 3D atlases of human brains, mapping over 100 brains from fetal stages to old age. Furthermore, he will release C-STROKE, a comprehensive atlas of human ischemic stroke cases, containing over 1,000 detailed microscopic sections for researchers worldwide.\n\nModi will also lay the foundation stone for five Amrit Stations in the cities of Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakudi, and Namakkal, as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These revamped stations will bolster infrastructure and logistics efficiency in Tamil Nadu. He will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, commemorating five decades of academic excellence, discipline, cultural values, and holistic education.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch and dedicate development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai. The projects span various sectors including metro rail, highway, railway, port, petroleum, and scientific research.\n\nOn Sunday, Modi will inaugurate the Porur–Poonamallee stretch of the Chennai Metro Phase II. According to The Hindu, the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II project is also set to be inaugurated, with the first train from Porur Bypass to run till Poonamallee around 11:30 a.m.\n\nThe Prime Minister will also launch projects worth around ₹3,700 crore in the highway sector and railway projects worth more than ₹750 crore, including the dedication of the Karaikal-Peralam railway line and three rail overbridges in Coimbatore and neighbouring areas. Additionally, Modi will launch projects to expand maritime infrastructure and cargo-handling capacity at Chennai Port, V.O. Chidambaranar Port, and Kamarajar Port.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘Won't let PM Modi attack Tamil language, history, culture': Rahul Gandhi in Chennai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/wont-let-pm-modi-attack-tamil-language-history-culture-rahul-gandhi",
        "published": "2026-10-11T03:43:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "PM Modi in Chennai LIVE | Inauguration of Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, to launch various projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pm-modi-in-chennai-live-inauguration-of-chennai-metro-phase-ii",
        "published": "2026-10-11T04:24:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Video: PM Modi Inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II, Takes Ride With Chief Minister Vijay",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/video-pm-modi-inaugurates-chennai-metro-phase-ii-takes-ride-with",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:14:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}