PM Modi Unveils Chennai Metro Phase 2, Launches ₹13,000 Crore Development Push in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a key stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 and inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu.

A major highlight of the visit was the inauguration of the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase 2, developed at an estimated cost of around ₹4,900 crore. The new section is expected to improve connectivity across Chennai’s western suburbs and make daily commuting more convenient for passengers.

The corridor features a 3.7-kilometre double-decker structure and advanced signalling systems designed to support driverless train operations. The metro expansion is expected to help improve urban mobility and ease pressure on the city’s busy roads.

₹13,000 Crore Development Projects Across Key Sectors

Alongside the metro inauguration, the Prime Minister launched and dedicated development initiatives worth over ₹13,000 crore across several sectors, including highways, railways, ports, petroleum and education.

The projects include national highway infrastructure worth around ₹3,700 crore, railway developments worth over ₹750 crore, and initiatives to strengthen port infrastructure and logistics. Five redeveloped railway stations—Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakkudi and Namakkal—were also included in the programme.

These initiatives are aimed at strengthening transport links, improving the movement of goods and passengers, supporting industrial activity and creating opportunities for economic growth across Tamil Nadu.

Focus on Connectivity and Economic Growth

The Chennai Metro Phase 2 inauguration marks an important step in the city’s public transport expansion. Better metro connectivity is expected to offer commuters an additional travel option while supporting the long-term development of Chennai’s growing residential and commercial areas.

The wider package of development projects reflects a focus on improving infrastructure across Tamil Nadu, with investments spanning urban transport, road networks, rail connectivity, maritime facilities and education.

The Prime Minister’s visit also included a programme at IIT Madras, where the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre was dedicated to the nation, highlighting the role of scientific research alongside infrastructure development.

With the metro expansion and other projects, Tamil Nadu is set to benefit from improvements in connectivity and infrastructure, subject to the completion and operational rollout of the respective initiatives.