1.#Sunday 11, October 2026, 4176 / 1.#PM to Visit Chennai on 11 October :10 Oct, 2026Print News./

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1.#Sunday 11, October 2026, 4176 / 

1.#PM to Visit Chennai on 11 October :10 Oct, 2026Print News./

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PM to Lay Foundation Stone, Inaugurate and Dedicate Development Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore in Chennai

Projects Span Metro Rail, Highways, Railways, Ports, Petroleum and Education Sectors

PM to Inaugurate Poonamallee-Vadapalani Stretch of Phase II of Chennai Metro Rail Project

PM to Lay Foundation Stone and Inaugurate National Highway Projects Worth Around ₹3,700 Crore in Tamil Nadu

PM to Inaugurate and Lay Foundation Stones for Port Projects at Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port and V.O. Chidambaranar Port

PM to inaugurate five Amrit Stations at Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakkudi and Namakkal

PM to dedicate to the nation the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras

PM to Participate in Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School

PM to Perform Darshan and Pooja at Jalakandeswarar Temple in Chennai

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 11 October. At around 11:30 AM, he will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. At around 12:15 PM, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at the Jalakandeswarar Temple in Chennai. Thereafter, he will undertake a walkthrough of the Brain Centre at IIT Madras.

At around 1:30 PM, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of, inaugurate and dedicate various development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. At around 3 PM, he will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai and address the gathering.

Prime Minister will inaugurate the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around ₹4,900 crore. The corridor features a unique 3.7-km double-decker structure. It also features advanced signalling systems designed to support driverless operations. It is expected to reduce daily travel time for commuters and improve connectivity between Chennai’s rapidly growing western suburbs and the city centre.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of and inaugurate key National Highway projects worth around ₹3,700 crore. These projects will strengthen road connectivity, reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion and support economic growth in the State.

Prime Minister will inaugurate the 36-km, four-laned Vadugapatti-Therkuvenganallur section of NH-744. The project will improve connectivity to important pilgrimage, industrial and commercial centres in the region, facilitating smoother movement of people and goods. He will also inaugurate the 30-km, four-laned Madurai Ring Road section of NH-744A. The project will improve traffic movement around Madurai and help ease congestion within the city.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the four-lane Thiruvarur Bypass on the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83. The project will strengthen road connectivity in Thiruvarur and facilitate smoother traffic movement by providing an alternative route around the town.

Prime Minister will dedicate and inaugurate railway infrastructure projects worth over ₹750 crore. He will dedicate the Karaikal-Peralam railway line, further strengthening rail connectivity in the region. He will also dedicate three rail flyovers in Coimbatore and surrounding areas. These will ease congestion at busy level crossings, reduce waiting time and improve road safety for commuters. Prime Minister will also inaugurate five Amrit Stations at Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakkudi and Namakkal, which have been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several port-related projects in Tamil Nadu to strengthen maritime infrastructure, expand cargo-handling capacity and improve logistics efficiency.

Prime Minister will inaugurate four infrastructure projects at Chennai Port: a Paved Storage Yard, four EXIM Godowns, an upgraded Cruise Terminal and a Seafarers Club. These projects will improve cargo storage and handling, expand warehouse capacity, modernise passenger facilities to enable the simultaneous embarkation and disembarkation of more cruise passengers, and provide modern welfare, recreational and support facilities for visiting seafarers and maritime personnel. Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for eight major development projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The projects will expand cargo and container capacity, building infrastructure for the transition to cleaner maritime energy, and improving the efficiency of cargo evacuation and logistics within the Port ecosystem. Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Coal Berth-3 project and lay the foundation stone for capital dredging works for Container Terminal Phase-I, Stage-II at Kamarajar Port.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Group II/III Lube Oil Base Stocks (LOBS) project at the existing Manali Refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) in Chennai. With a total cost of around ₹1,620 crore and a capacity of 270 thousand metric tonnes per annum (TMTPA), the project aims to produce Group II/III Lube Oil Base Stocks for the manufacture of world-class, premium-quality lubricants in India.

Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at IIT Madras. He will also launch its pioneering global scientific mission to map more than 100 human brains into three-dimensional atlases at cellular resolution, across the human lifespan – from the foetal stage to old age. Prime Minister will also release C-STROKE, a one-of-its-kind human ischaemic stroke atlas. Featuring over 1,000 annotated microscopic sections from a stroke-affected brain, the atlas will help researchers worldwide identify novel therapeutic targets.

Prime Minister will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai. The Golden Jubilee marks five decades of the institution’s contribution to education and its role in nurturing generations of students through academic excellence, discipline, cultural values and holistic education. Guided by its motto, “Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye” (Knowledge that liberates), the school seeks to nurture individuals who make meaningful contributions to society. Over the years, the institution has evolved in response to changing educational needs while continuing to place strong emphasis on character-building, knowledge and responsible citizenship.

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2.##PM chairs valedictory session of National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development:09 Oct, 2026Print News.//

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PM chairs valedictory session of National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development

Emphasising Jan Bhagidari, PM calls for making Anganwadis as Centres of community participation

PM suggests Universities could adopt nearby Anganwadi Centres and undertake social-impact studies

On women’s safety, PM emphasises on preventive actions through convergence of efforts across various departments

PM calls for greater focus on the health, nutrition and overall development of adolescent girls

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan earlier today.

The Summit, part of the series of Departmental Summits envisioned by the Prime Minister, brought together Ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories for focused deliberations on nutrition and early childhood care, child protection, women’s safety and empowerment, and strengthening delivery of services through greater convergence.

Prime Minister appreciated the intensive deliberations and emphasised the importance of collaborative decision-making between the Centre and States. He suggested that States could take this model further by organising similar Chintan Shivirs at the district level and at Nagar Palika and Mahanagar Palika levels. He also suggested dedicated Chintan Shivirs for Anganwadi Workers to enable them to exchange experiences, innovations and practical solutions from the field.

Emphasising Jan Bhagidari, Prime Minister stressed that an Anganwadi Centre should not function as an isolated institution but become a centre of community participation. He said families living around Anganwadi Centres could also be encouraged to contribute on special occasions by sharing nutritious food, toys and locally relevant items for children.

Prime Minister called for deeper engagement of universities and educational institutions with Anganwadi Centres. Universities could adopt nearby Anganwadi Centres and undertake social-impact studies, creating opportunities for students to contribute while also generating useful insights for improving service delivery. Medical students and NSS and NCC volunteers could similarly be associated with Anganwadi Centres and community initiatives, he said. He also called for greater focus on the health, nutrition and overall development of adolescent girls.

Prime Minister discussed issues concerning women’s safety, he suggested developing age-appropriate modules for children on women’s safety, dignity and empowerment. He also laid emphasis on preventive actions through convergence of efforts across various departments.

Highlighting the close relationship between cleanliness, health and nutrition, Prime Minister called upon Women and Child Development Departments across the country to take active ownership of the Swachhata Abhiyan. He stressed that good health and nutrition begin with cleanliness and that Anganwadi Centres and surrounding communities could become important platforms for promoting this behavioural change.

Prime Minister observed that national movements such as Vocal for Local and One District One Product (ODOP) should be promoted for Women Empowerment. He added that women’s collectives and community institutions could become important partners in strengthening local products, livelihoods and economic empowerment.

Prime Minister emphasised that the Ministry of Women and Child Development and its counterparts in the States are entrusted with responsibilities touching one of the largest and most important segments of society. The children being nurtured in Anganwadi Centres today will become the youth and citizens who build Viksit Bharat.

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3.###PM interacts with Team India representatives at 48th WorldSkills Competition 09 Oct, 2026Print News.///

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VIDEO: What happened when India's WorldSkills Competition 2026 winners met PM Modi

PM interacts with Team India representatives at 48th WorldSkills Competition

Emphasising the importance of Skill training institutions, PM says they are no less than IITs and IIMs

PM suggests that as technology evolves, young people must continuously acquire new skills and upgrade their existing capabilities

PM emphasises the need for coordinated efforts to establish India as a global hub of skilled human resources

Participants share their experiences of adapting to new tools, software, technical systems and work processes

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the representatives of Team India at WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026 at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, earlier today.

During the interaction, the participants shared their experiences during the competition. They expressed pride in representing their country at the world stage. The participants discussed adapting to new tools, software, technical systems and work processes during the international competition. They also spoke about the work being done by the government towards skill development which is helping youth.

Prime Minister congratulated the participants for representing India on the global stage. He urged them to become ambassadors of skill development. He said that practical skills are as important as academic degrees.

Highlighting the importance of specialised skills, Prime Minister said as technology evolves rapidly, young people must continuously acquire new skills, upgrade their existing capabilities and adapt to emerging technologies. He urged the participants to develop skills in line with the requirements of the international market and contribute to improving India’s skill training ecosystem through their experiences and suggestions. He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts by youth, the Government and training institutions to establish India as a global hub of skilled human resources.

Prime Minister underlined the objective behind establishing a separate Ministry for Skill Development and said that the importance of skill training institutions is no less than IITs and IIMs. He encouraged the participants to share their experiences and suggestions with the Government to help improve India’s skill training system.

WorldSkills is the world’s leading international skills competition, bringing together young professionals from participating countries and regions to demonstrate excellence across a wide range of vocational and technical skills. WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the 48th WorldSkills Competition, was held from 22 to 27 September 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Team India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. India was represented by its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors participating across 63 skills.

The interaction was also attended by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Minister of State for Education and senior officials of Government of India.

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4.####PM inaugurates 10th edition of India Mobile Congress: 08 Oct, 2026Print News.////

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VIDEO: PM Modi's speech at the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress

PM inaugurates 10th edition of India Mobile Congress

PM COMMENTS

It is encouraging to see India’s telecom sector steadily moving towards greater self-reliance: PM

Over the past 10-12 years, the mobile phone, along with being a medium of modern communication, has also emerged as a crucial tool for good governance, and this has been at the core of our Digital India vision: PM

Up until a decade ago, the digital divide was a major challenge in India; Modern technology was increasingly becoming a privilege; only those with means could reap the benefits of modern technology, this was the scenario unfolding in India; With the Digital India campaign, we decided to change this reality, and placed the mobile phone at its center; This was a massive endeavor towards the democratization of technology: PM

Today, hundreds of government services can be accessed on mobile phones; Government aid is now transferred directly into the accounts of the beneficiaries: PM

Mobile phones are no longer just a medium to chat, rather, they have ensured less travel, less waiting, less cost, and more convenience;This is technology’s biggest Citizen dividend: PM

In India, the mobile phone today, acts as both a gaming console, and a creation studio: PM

Given the critical importance of telecom and digital technology today, it is vital to fortify its security framework, Phone and network security, is a priority for all of us: PM

We are all witnessing the major challenge that Deepfakes have become, That is why it is crucial to work on a Global Framework to tackle this: PM

Over the past few years, India has traversed the journey from a Consumer to a Creator; Now, India is marching towards the goal, where the product and design will be made in India, and its technology and IP will also belong to India: PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) today at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Commemorating a deeply significant national milestone, the Prime Minister honored October 8th as Air Force Day, dedicating his opening thoughts to the nation’s brave aerial defenders. He proudly offered his salutations to the courageous personnel safeguarding the skies.”I bow to all our bravehearts and wish the country on Air Force Day,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Reflecting on a monumental personal milestone, the Prime Minister shared his deep gratitude for completing exactly 25 years of continuous service as a Head of Government just the day prior. He warmly thanked every citizen and international friend who supported him throughout this natural journey of public service.”I express my gratitude to every countryman and every friend of India around the world for their good wishes,” remarked Shri Modi.

Highlighting a wonderful parallel of longevity, the Prime Minister celebrated the 10th anniversary of the India Mobile Congress while simultaneously noting the distinct honor of hosting the GSMA Board meeting in the country. He extended a wholehearted welcome to the entire global ecosystem of telecom operators, industry leaders, academics, and startups present.

Addressing  with a heavy heart, the Prime Minister shared the somber morning news regarding the passing of the legendary actor Nana Patekar. He praised the brilliant artist for consistently winning the audience’s hearts by bringing a diverse array of characters to life on screen. “He was a brilliant artist who won the hearts of audiences through different characters,” remarked Shri Modi.

Eulogizing the late actor’s profound national spirit, the Prime Minister described Nana Patekar as a fiercely independent soul whose life was entirely dedicated to the honor and glory of the tricolor. He characterized the late actor as a cinematic revolutionary whose sharp dialogue and powerful silence relentlessly struck against societal evils and anti-national elements.”I pay my tributes to Nana Patekar ji and express my condolences to his family members and admirers,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Tracing the remarkable evolution of digital connectivity through the lens of the India Mobile Congress, the Prime Minister recalled launching 5G from the very same stage in 2022 and predicting its massive expansion in 2023. He proudly announced that 5G networks, now operating from over 5.5 lakh base stations, have successfully reached every single district, boosting internet speeds tenfold. “Today we all are seeing 5G connectivity has reached every district of the country,” asserted Shri Modi.

Reflecting on the platform’s rising global stature, the Prime Minister recalled how the 2024 edition hosted the International Telecommunication Union to discuss global standards, while previous years focused heavily on domestic innovation and manufacturing. He credited the India Mobile Congress for emerging as a crucial catalyst for the nation’s soaring telecom success and realizing its grandest dreams.”In the past years, this platform has emerged as the platform of India’s progress, of India’s dreams,” noted Shri Modi.

Embracing the summit’s ambitious theme, the Prime Minister challenged the delegates to look at the nation’s own transformative journey as the ultimate proof of scaling without boundaries. He promised to share how the country actively lived and executed this exact vision of limitless expansion.”I would like to tell you from India’s experiences how we have lived and demonstrated the dream of Scale without boundaries,” remarked Shri Modi.

Redefining the fundamental purpose of connectivity, the Prime Minister explained that while global telecom debates obsess over spectrum, towers, and network speeds, the mobile phone has evolved into something far more profound for the domestic population.”In the last 10-12 years, the mobile phone has emerged as a vital tool of good governance, serving as the absolute core of the Digital India vision” asserted Shri Modi.’

Addressing the foundational motives behind the telecom boom, the Prime Minister acknowledged global amazement regarding the nation’s data, affordable devices, and massive user base, but urged the audience to understand the deeper ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind these achievements. He explained that comprehending this underlying purpose reveals the exact focus area driving the nation forward. “When we understand this, everyone will find India’s focus area crystal clear,” noted Shri Modi.

Detailing the aggressive battle against digital exclusion, the Prime Minister recalled how modern technology was rapidly becoming an elite privilege just a decade ago. He explained that the Digital India campaign deliberately centralized the mobile phone to fiercely democratize technology, executing sweeping telecom reforms and vastly expanding infrastructure to ensure devices were manufactured domestically. “This was a very big effort for the democratization of technology,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Showcasing the resilience forged by this digital democratization, the Prime Minister highlighted how widespread access to mobile phones and data drastically improved the Ease of Living for common citizens, famously keeping offices, banks, and schools running seamlessly during the global pandemic shutdowns. He celebrated how even the poorest children in remote villages can now effortlessly access quality digital education. “Digital learning is coming within everyone’s reach,” asserted Shri Modi.

Presenting staggering metrics to validate this educational revolution, the Prime Minister shared data from the national Diksha online platform. He revealed that during the peak of the pandemic up to July 2022, the platform facilitated over 5 billion learning sessions and 60 billion learning minutes.”Now our effort is to connect about 25 crore students with all our digital and online education mediums,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Explaining how technology unified a vastly heterogeneous nation, the Prime Minister noted that mobile connectivity systematically dismantled the immense geographic and linguistic barriers that previously hindered daily life. He highlighted that before the digital shift, citizens wasted massive amounts of time and money traveling to urban centers just to access basic banking, healthcare, and government services.”Mobile connectivity has connected this diversity with convenience as well,” observed Shri Modi.

Detailing the monumental financial integrity achieved through digital governance, the Prime Minister proudly stated that over 50 lakh crore rupees have been transferred directly to beneficiaries via mobile platforms, effectively preventing 5 lakh crore rupees from leaking into corrupt hands. He specifically highlighted the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, which has securely deposited over 4 lakh crore rupees directly to marginalized small farmers who previously never saw government benefits.”Now that same money is reaching the right beneficiary,” asserted Shri Modi.

Summarizing the ultimate philosophy behind this technological empowerment, the Prime Minister declared that mobile phones transcended simple chatting to guarantee less travel, less waiting, lower costs, and vastly more convenience. He branded this sweeping holistic transformation as the ultimate return on technological investment for the common man.” This is Technology’s biggest Citizen Dividend,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Highlighting the economic chain reaction triggered by robust infrastructure, the Prime Minister explained how remote tower installations, massive optical fiber rollouts, and cheap data birthed entirely new sectors in the economy. He noted that this foundational expansion generated a massive wave of new consumers and creators across technology, entertainment, and education. “This has also created new sectors in the economy,” noted Shri Modi.

Spotlighting the explosive growth of the interactive entertainment sector, the Prime Minister shared that over 50 crore people, heavily concentrated among the youth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, are now actively engaged in the gaming ecosystem. He praised these young digital natives for evolving from mere players into competitive e-sports athletes, content creators, and ambitious business owners.”Meaning, the mobile phone in India is today a gaming console as well and has also become a studio of creation,” remarked Shri Modi.

Celebrating the democratization of the creator economy, the Prime Minister explained how rapid connectivity and affordable data successfully pushed video-sharing platforms and regional OTT services deep into rural towns, breaking down historical language barriers. He revealed that the content creation industry alone has ballooned into a multi-thousand-crore sector, providing lucrative livelihoods for millions.”Meaning, the mobile phone has also democratized content creation in India,” asserted Shri Modi.

Pivoting to the critical imperative of cybersecurity, the Prime Minister stressed that as telecom and digital technologies become fundamental to daily life, fortifying the security framework surrounding phones and networks is an absolute national priority. He emphasized that for the common citizen, complex architectural protocols matter far less than the simple, fundamental assurance of safety.”For him, trust is very important,” noted Shri Modi.

Detailing the granular expectations of digital trust, the Prime Minister painted a clear picture of user security, insisting that citizens must absolutely know the true identity of callers, verify the authenticity of messages, and feel entirely secure when executing payments or sharing personal data. He made it clear that consumer confidence is the absolute bedrock of digital expansion.”When he provides his data in any form, he should have the trust that his data is safe,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Calling for unified international action against borderless digital threats, the Prime Minister warned that cyber fraud and deepfakes exploit global vulnerabilities, requiring an urgent, coordinated Global Framework uniting governments, tech companies, operators, and financial institutions. He explicitly challenged the GSMA to help engineer proactive mechanisms capable of intercepting fraud before it ever reaches the end user.”India is always ready to share its experiences with the world,” asserted Shri Modi.

Focusing on the strategic horizon, the Prime Minister reminded the delegates that with only four years left in the current decade, their immediate summit discussions will forge the crucial roadmap guiding the global mobile market into the future. He framed the event as a pivotal planning ground for the next era of technological dominance.” This roadmap will give direction to the mobile market of the entire world along with India,” noted Shri Modi.

Outlining the ultimate vision for technological sovereignty, the Prime Minister declared that the nation has successfully transitioned from a consumer to a creator, and is now aggressively charging toward complete domestic control over product design, underlying technology, and intellectual property. He assured the industry that the government is rapidly modernizing decades-old laws, deploying comprehensive incentives, and executing sweeping regulatory reforms like the Telecommunications Act and the GatiShakti portal to ensure success.”Meaning, in the telecom sector as well, the reform express is moving forward rapidly,” asserted Shri Modi.

Providing an update on critical hardware localization, the Prime Minister announced that the domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is accelerating rapidly, with commercial production already live across five locations. He declared that the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission will aggressively target the localization of the entire supply chain.”Meaning, India is taking big steps in every area related to the telecom sector,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Concluding his address with a soaring call to action, the Prime Minister challenged the India Mobile Congress to transcend being a mere technology showcase and instead become the ultimate crucible for humanity-serving innovations, research, and partnerships that will power the grand resolution of a developed nation. He expressed his expectation that the attendees will tirelessly strive to transform the platform into the premier global junction for industry and ideas.”I am confident that you all will keep making wholehearted efforts for this, with this expectation, once again, many best wishes to all of you,” remarked Shri Modi.

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