Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for transformative infrastructure projects worth over ₹16,450 crore during his March 11, 2026, visit to Ernakulam, Kerala, spanning roads, railways, energy, and rural connectivity.
₹5,500 Cr BPCL Polypropylene Plant for Self-Reliance
The Kochi Refinery’s new 400 KTPA Polypropylene Unit will cut India’s polymer import dependence, create jobs, and fuel manufacturing growth in plastics and packaging.
Kerala’s First Six-Lane Highways Slash Travel Times
- Thalapady-Chengala NH-66 (₹2,650 Cr): 39-km stretch enhances north Kerala links to Mangaluru, boosting tourism and trade.
- Kozhikode Bypass (₹2,140 Cr): Vengalam-Ramanattukara upgrade eases congestion, speeds access to ports and airports.
23 PMGSY rural roads further connect remote villages to essentials.
Rail Modernisation and Electrification Milestone
Three Amrit Bharat stations—Shoranur Junction, Kuttippuram, Changanassery—gain world-class amenities; Shoranur-Nilambur electrification and Palakkad-Pollachi train service strengthen Kerala-TN ties.
Green Energy Leap with 50 MW Floating Solar
Kollam’s West Kallada project pioneers solar innovation on water bodies, advancing India’s renewable targets amid southern growth push.
