The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on 12th March where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth around Rs. 16,000 crores.
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- At around 12 noon, the Prime Minister will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of key road projects in Mandya. Thereafter, at around 3:15 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development initiatives in Hubbali-Dharwad.
- The rapid pace of development of infrastructure projects has been a testament to the vision of the Prime Minister to ensure world-class connectivity across the country.
- The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the longest railway platform in the world at Sri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station.
- The record has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records recently. The 1507 m long platform has been built at a cost of about Rs. 20 crores.
- The Prime Minister will dedicate the electrification of Hosapete – Hubballi – Tinaighat section and the upgradation of Hosapete station, for boosting connectivity in the region.
- Developed at a cost of over Rs 530 crores, the electrification project establishes seamless train operation on electric traction.
- The redeveloped Hosapete station will provide convenient and modern facilities to travellers. It has been designed to resemble the Hampi monuments.
Source: PIB- Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR
