New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the leading role of indigenous “med-in-India” weapons at Operation Sindoor on Saturday, stating that they continue to destabilize terrorism.Speaking at a public event in Roathukudi, Tamil Nadu, he launched several development projects with the aim of promoting infrastructure and economic growth in the region.
“Today, the Government of India is emphasizing make in India and mission construction. You all have recently seen the power of make in India during Operation Sindoor. Weapons made in India have played a major role in reducing terrorist bases. The weapons made in India are still awakening the lord of terrorism at night, “the Prime Minister said.PM Modi also spoke about the recent free trade agreement (FTA) signed between India and the United Kingdom, calling it a major step towards making it the third largest economy in India.“Today, we are advancing the vision of a developed Tamil Nadu and a developed India through our efforts here. A free trade agreement has been signed between Britain and India, which also intensifies this vision. This agreement will also give new strength to India’s economy; it will further increase our pace to become the world’s third largest economy.”He said that by abolishing the agreement and increasing competition, new markets will be opened for Indian goods. “After this FTA agreement, 99% of Indian products sold in Britain will be tax-free. When Indian goods are cheaper in Britain, their demand will increase … The India-Britain FTA will benefit the youth of Tamil Nadu, our small industries, MSMEs and Start-ups the most, “PM Modi said.During the visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new terminal at Tathukudi Airport constructed at a cost of Rs 450 crore. Advanced facility increases the capacity of the airport from 3 lakhs to more than 20 lakh passengers annually.“… Today, the inauguration of the new advanced terminal at the Roothukudi airport is another major step in this direction. This terminal, built at a cost of Rs 450 crore, will now be able to host more than 2 million passengers annually, while earlier, the annual capacity was only 3 lakh passengers, ”he said.He also dedicated two major road projects worth about Rs 2,500 crore to improve connectivity between Roathukudi and Chennai. These projects are expected to strengthen port connectivity, reduce travel and create more job opportunities.“Today, we have also dedicated two major road projects for the people of Tamil Nadu. These roads constructed at a cost of about Rs 2,500 crore, will connect two major development areas with Chennai … The connectivity of the Roothukudi port has also improved a lot.Among all, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth Rs 4,900 crore, including port infrastructure upgrade, airport expansion, highway construction, railway electrification and clean energy initiatives.
