Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple metro and rapid transit projects in Kolkata, including the country's first under-river metro tunnel, representing a significant leap in urban transportation infrastructure.
The inauguration of the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Metro section, featuring the first transportation tunnel under a major river in India, highlights the technological prowess and strategic importance of enhancing connectivity in Kolkata, thereby improving urban mobility and efficiency.
Additionally, PM Modi flagged off several other important projects across the country, including the Pune Metro stretch, Kochi Metro Rail Phase I Extension, Agra Metro stretch, and the Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor, underlining the government's commitment to advancing transportation infrastructure nationwide.