Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala on January 16th-17th, 2024, is marked by key engagements that reflect the government’s commitment to bolstering infrastructure and promoting administrative efficiency.
On January 16th, at approximately 3:30 PM, PM Modi will inaugurate the new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) in Palasamudram, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh. This state-of-the-art facility spread across 500 acres, aligns with the government’s vision of enhancing Civil Service Capacity Building. NACIN will utilize cutting-edge technologies like Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence for training and capacity building.
The Prime Minister Modi will engage with Officer Trainees of the 74th and 75th batches of the Indian Revenue Service (Custom & Indirect Taxes) and the Royal Civil Service of Bhutan during this visit.
On January 17th, starting at around 07:30 AM, PM Modi will perform pooja and darshan at Guruvayur Temple in Kerala, followed by a similar ritual at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple around 10:30 AM. Subsequently, at noon, the Prime Minister will inaugurate crucial infrastructure projects in the ports, shipping, and waterways sectors.
In Kochi, PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate three major infrastructure projects with a combined worth exceeding Rs. 4,000 crore. The New Dry Dock (NDD) at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) of CSL, and the LPG Import Terminal of Indian Oil Corporation Limited at Puthuvypeen are transformative initiatives aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision for the sector. The New Dry Dock, costing about Rs. 1,800 crore, is a testament to India’s engineering prowess, offering advanced capabilities for handling strategic assets and large commercial vessels.
The International Ship Repair Facility, built at approximately Rs. 970 crore, positions Kochi as a global ship repair hub, enhancing the existing ship repair capabilities of CSL. Indian Oil’s LPG Import Terminal, constructed at a cost of about Rs. 1,236 Crores, ensures a steady supply of LPG for households and businesses, contributing to India’s energy infrastructure growth.
These projects are poised to boost the nation’s shipbuilding and repair capacities, promote economic growth, and create domestic and international business opportunities. Prime Minister Modi’s visit underscores the government’s commitment to fostering development, self-reliance, and sustainability in critical sectors.
