PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth INR 4,800 Cr in Tamil Nadu, Including INR 500 Cr ISTS Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over INR 4,800 crore in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, including a vital INR 550 crore Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) to evacuate 2,000 MW from Kudankulam nuclear power project in Tamil Nadu.
July 28, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
The PM laid the foundation stone for an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for evacuation of electricity from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 (2x1,000 MW). This project, developed at a cost of around INR 550 crore, will include a 400 kV (quad) double-circuit transmission line from Kudankulam to the Thoothukudi-II GIS substation and associated terminal equipment.
It will play a pivotal role in strengthening the national grid, ensuring reliable clean energy distribution, and meeting the rising power demands of Tamil Nadu and other beneficiary states. Modi noted that this energy initiative will contribute meaningfully to India's global energy targets and environmental commitments. With increased electricity production, both industrial sectors and domestic users in Tamil Nadu stand to gain substantial benefits from improved energy availability.
Expressing satisfaction over the rapid progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Tamil Nadu, Modi stated that the Government has already received approximately one lakh applications under the scheme. He highlighted that over forty thousand solar rooftop installations have been completed so far. The Prime Minister remarked that the scheme not only provides free and clean electricity but is also generating thousands of green jobs.
Further, the Prime Minister announced the dedication of two major road projects in Tamil Nadu to the public. Developed at an investment of approximately INR 2,500 crore, these roads are designed to link two key development zones with Chennai.
“Infrastructure and energy form the backbone of any state's development. Over the past eleven years, the sustained focus on these sectors reflects the priority accorded to Tamil Nadu's progress,” emphasised Modi further adding that the projects inaugurated will transform Thoothukudi and Tamil Nadu into hubs of enhanced connectivity, clean energy, and new opportunities.
The Prime Minister stated that following the Free Trade Agreement with the UK, 99 percent of Indian products sold in the UK will be tax-free. He highlighted that with Indian goods becoming more affordable in the UK, demand will increase, leading to greater manufacturing opportunities in India. Modi also emphasized that the India–UK FTA will greatly benefit Tamil Nadu’s youth, small industries, MSMEs, and startups. He remarked that this agreement will support sectors such as industry, the fishing community, and research and innovation, ensuring broad-based gains.
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