PM Modi launches ₹830cr projects in Singur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and flag off projects worth around ₹830 crore in Singur, Hooghly—ahead of the upcoming state elections.
The big highlight is a new port system at Balagarh, plus some fresh transport upgrades, all aimed at making life and travel smoother in West Bengal.
New port at Balagarh: Less traffic, cleaner Kolkata
The upcoming Balagarh port will handle 2.7 million tons of cargo each year, helping shift heavy loads away from Kolkata.
That means less city congestion and pollution—a win for anyone tired of traffic jams or smoggy air.
Fresh rides for the region
Modi will launch a hybrid-electric catamaran on the Hooghly River that can operate in fully electric, zero-emission mode as well as in hybrid mode, inaugurate a new rail line between Jayrambati and Maynapur, and flag off three Amrit Bharat Express trains.
These moves should make getting around faster and greener.
Why it matters for Singur (and beyond)
Singur's history as the site of major protests makes these launches more than just infrastructure updates—they're also about politics.
With elections coming up, the events take place amid political activity in poll-bound West Bengal.