Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 17,300 crores in this southern district and said Tamil Nadu is scripting a new chapter of progress.

He was addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone for Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O.Chidambaranar Port.

The Prime Minister also launched India's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative, dedicated tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across ten States/UTs and rail projects for doubling of Vanchi Maniyachchi - Nagercoil rail line including the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Tirunelveli section and Melapp...