PM Modi will also launch a state-of-the-art electric catamaran in Kolkata to support urban river mobility, eco-tourism and last-mile passenger connectivity along the Hooghly River.
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Moneycontrol18-01-2026, 10:08

PM Modi to Launch Rs 830 Cr Projects in Bengal's Singur Amid Election Buzz

  • PM Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 830 crore in West Bengal's Hooghly district.
  • The projects include an Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh with an Inland Water Transport terminal and a Road Over Bridge, aiming to improve cargo efficiency and reduce Kolkata's congestion.
  • An indigenously built 50-passenger hybrid electric catamaran will be launched in Kolkata for urban river mobility and eco-tourism on the Hooghly River.
  • New rail infrastructure includes the Jayrambati–Barogopinathpur–Maynapur line and a new passenger train service, enhancing connectivity to Bankura district.
  • Three Amrit Bharat Express trains (Howrah–Anand Vihar Terminal, Sealdah-Banaras, Santragachi-Tambaram) will be flagged off to boost long-distance rail connectivity.

Why It Matters: PM Modi's Rs 830 crore development push in Singur targets infrastructure, connectivity, and industrial growth.

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