The Prime Minister's Office announced on 10 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on 11 October to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹13,000 crore. These projects cover metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum, and education, including a ₹4,900 crore Chennai Metro stretch and ₹3,700 crore in highway projects. The visit also includes dedicating the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras and launching a global scientific mission to map human brains. These developments aim to improve connectivity for commuters and residents in Tamil Nadu and advance medical research.
Key points
- Total project value: Over ₹13,000 crore
- Chennai Metro: Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch inaugurated (cost: around ₹4,900 crore)
- Highways: Key projects worth around ₹3,700 crore in Tamil Nadu
- Petroleum: ₹1,620 crore Lube Oil Base Stocks project foundation stone at Manali Refinery
- Health: Dedication of Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras
When it applies
- Prime Minister's visit to Chennai
Who it affects
- commuters
- road users