PM lays foundation stone of 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway in Bengal's Howrah
Narendra Modi initiated the Kona Expressway project in Howrah. The project aims to improve connectivity between Howrah, Kolkata and nearby rural areas. The project is expected to boost trade and tourism. Modi also launched three new Kolkata metro ...
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Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of the 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway, worth Rs 1,200 crore, in West Bengal's Howrah district.
It will enhance connectivity between Howrah, its surrounding rural areas, and Kolkata, saving travel time and giving a significant boost to trade, commerce, and tourism in the region, officials said.
Earlier, Modi inaugurated three new metro routes in Kolkata, including the first-ever direct link to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here.
The PM waved a green flag to commence operations on the new routes.
It will enhance connectivity between Howrah, its surrounding rural areas, and Kolkata, saving travel time and giving a significant boost to trade, commerce, and tourism in the region, officials said.
Earlier, Modi inaugurated three new metro routes in Kolkata, including the first-ever direct link to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here.
The PM waved a green flag to commence operations on the new routes.
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