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INFRA FOCUS: PM Modi Flags Off Namo Bharat Train & Meerut Metro, Launches ₹12,930 Cr Development Projects

Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat Train and the Meerut Metro from the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station, personally flagging them off. Following the ceremony, the Prime Minister traveled aboard the Meerut Metro from the station to Meerut South Station, showcasing the city’s enhanced urban transit system. Later, PM Modi inaugurated multiple development projects in Meerut, totaling approximately ₹12,930 crore, covering infrastructure, urban development, and public welfare initiatives. The projects were officially dedicated to the nation, emphasizing improved connectivity, modern transport solutions, and regional economic growth. Officials note that the investments are expected to boost local employment, strengthen commuter facilities, and accelerate the city’s modernization. The event drew attention from citizens, government officials, and media, highlighting a focus on infrastructure-driven development and regional modernization under the central government’s urban development initiatives.

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