PM Modi’s Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab July 17 itinerary: India’s 1st hydrogen train, Rs 25,000
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Key highlights include the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train and various infrastructure and healthcare upgrades.
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Large-scale infrastructure investment is a key driver of economic growth and political support in India's regional development strategy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would undertake a day-long visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Wednesday unveiling development projects worth around Rs 25,000 crore spanning railways, highways, healthcare, education and infrastructure.The visit would be headlined by the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train and the inauguration of 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across the country.PM Modi's itinerary: Key highlights11 am | Jind, Haryana• Flag off India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train between Jind and Sonipat.• The 10-coach train, developed with indigenous technology, is among the world's longest and most powerful hydrogen trains.• Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, it produces zero carbon emissions, emitting only water vapour.11.30 am | Eklavya Stadium, Jind• Launch and dedicate development projects worth around Rs 14,700 crore.• Address a public gathering.Major Haryana projectsRoad and highway infrastructure• Dedicate Packages 1-5 of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway (157.92 km), built at about ₹9,680 crore.• Inaugurate the Ambala-Kala Amb Highway,…
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