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  • PM Modi To Visit Guruvayur Temple, Inaugurate Several Projects Worth Rs 4000 Crore In Kerala Today |

    Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala on Tuesday where he was accorded a warm reception from state’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Muhammad Khan at Nedumbassery airport. The visit holds significance as PM Modi is scheduled to partake in spiritual rituals at the Guruvayur Temple on Wednesday, alongside inaugurating three major infrastructure projects collectively valued at over Rs. 4,000 crore.

    Visit To Guruvayur Temple

    Prime Minister Modi is set to enrich his visit with a visit to Guruvayur Temple, engaging in pooja and darshan, infusing a spiritual aura into the diplomatic proceedings.

    Unveiling Crucial Infrastructure Projects

    The prime focus of PM Modi’s Kerala visit is the inauguration of three pivotal infrastructure projects, emphasizing India’s commitment to technological advancement and strategic self-sufficiency:

    1. New Dry Dock (NDD) at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

    The Rs 1,799 Crores flagship project at CSL in Kochi showcases India’s engineering prowess. The 310-meter-long stepped dry dock, with state-of-the-art technology, positions India as a global player in maritime capabilities. This infrastructure, capable of handling large vessels, promises a leap forward in the country’s shipbuilding capabilities.

    2. International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) at CSL

    Built at a cost of Rs 970 Crores on 42 acres at Willingdon Island, Kochi, the ISRF project is a unique facility with a ship lift system and multiple workstations. Its strategic location and advanced features contribute significantly to India’s maritime prowess.

    3. LPG Import Terminal by Indian Oil Corporation at Puthuvypeen, Kochi

    An investment of Rs 1,236 Crores, this terminal strategically located in Kochi is set to become a vital hub for LPG distribution in Southern India. The project not only ensures a steady LPG supply but also boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, anticipating annual logistic savings and a reduction in CO2 emissions.

    Strategic Impact and Economic Implications

    These infrastructure projects are poised to elevate India’s standing in the global maritime sector. The New Dry Dock, in particular, signifies a significant step forward in handling strategic assets, reducing dependency on foreign nations for national emergencies, and fostering economic growth through employment and skill development.

    High-Level Review and Notable Presence

    Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with key officials including T K Ramachandran IAS and Rajesh Kumar Sinha IAS, meticulously reviewed the preparations for these transformative projects on Tuesday.

    As the nation eagerly awaits the outcomes of these inaugurations, Prime Minister Modi’s Kerala visit blends spiritual reverence with tangible progress, marking a crucial chapter in India’s developmental journey.

  • Sena’s focus on big-ticket projects ahead of BMC polls

    Express News Service
    MUMBAI: Expediting a slew of big-ticket infrastructure projects and poaching from the Opposition ranks form the bedrock of the Shiv Sena’s election strategy in the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls next year. 

    The ruling dispensation seeks to ward off the threat posed by the BJP, which gave the Shiv Sena a run for its money in 2017 BMC polls, by clearing infrastructure projects and launching a massive outreach through Thackeray scion Aditya, who has been a regular at BMC meetings in the past few months.

    Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is betting on BDD Chawl Redevelopment scheme to yield rich dividends as locals stand to get bigger houses on a sprawling 93 acres in the heart of Mumbai.  He has set the ball rolling on other projects like coastal roads to connect the suburbs to Nariman Point, while easing bottlenecks. He is slated to inaugurate a flyover, connecting Ghatkopar to Mankhurd, to cut down on travel time on jouney between eastern suburbs and south Mumbai.

    Meanwhile, youth leader Varun Desai has been tasked with bringing young leaders from other parties. Through his efforts, Maharashtra Nannirman Sena leader and president of its student wing Aditya Shirodkar joined the Sena. Shirodkar is also a business partner of MNS chief Raj Thackeray. A few days ago, BJP leader and Goregaon stalwart Sameer Desai joined Sena, a defection for which Desai was credited.

    “It was a very close match between the BJP and Shiv Sena in 2017. We do not want an encore. Hence, we have developed a multi-pronged strategy,” a Shiv Sena leader told TNIE, adding that winning the BMC polls is a matter of prestige for Shiv Sena. In the 2017 BMC elections, the BJP gave a tough fight to Shiv Sena by grabbing a historical 84 seats out of the 227. However, Sena had managed to pass the post with 87.