PM Modi launches ₹830 cr infra projects in Bengal's Singur, targets industrial growth

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CNBC TV18•18-01-2026, 12:17
PM Modi launches ₹830 cr infra projects in Bengal's Singur, targets industrial growth
- •PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation for, and flags off development projects worth over ₹830 crore in West Bengal's Hooghly district.
- •He addresses a public rally in Singur, emphasizing industrialization and investment, leveraging the site's industrial legacy.
- •Key projects include the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh, an IWT terminal, a Road Over Bridge, and a new electric catamaran for Kolkata.
- •Rail infrastructure enhancements include the Jayrambati–Barogopinathpur–Maynapur new rail line and three Amrit Bharat Express trains.
- •Singur's selection for the rally carries political symbolism, highlighting past industrial opportunities and the BJP's promise for economic revival.
Why It Matters: PM Modi's visit to West Bengal focuses on infrastructure development and industrial revival, with a strong political message.
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