Kolkata, March 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than Rs 18,000 crore in Kolkata, focusing on strengthening road, rail, and port infrastructure in West Bengal and the Eastern region.
Addressing a gathering at the event, Modi said the projects marked the beginning of a new phase of development for the state and Eastern India.
"Today, from the land of Kolkata, a new chapter of development is being written for West Bengal and Eastern India," he said.
The Prime Minister said the projects launched at the programme span key sectors such as highways, railways, and port infrastructure, and are expected to boost trade, industry, and connectivity.
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