PM Launches Projects and Flags Off New Amrit Bharat Express Trains in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several developmental projects in Kerala, including flagging off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger train. He emphasized that a developed Kerala is essential for a developed India. The PM also unveiled the PM SVANidhi Card, highlighting the transformation of street vendors' lives through the scheme. Additionally, he noted that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, over 4 crore houses have been provided to the poor nationwide, with nearly 1.25 lakh urban poor families in Kerala receiving permanent homes.
Key Points
- Three new Amrit Bharat Express trains were flagged off to strengthen Kerala's rail connectivity.
- The PM SVANidhi Scheme has transformed the lives of street vendors by providing access to credit.
- Over 4 crore houses have been provided to the poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
- The projects aim to transform Thiruvananthapuram into a major start-up hub.
Exam Facts
- PM SVANidhi Scheme (Credit for street vendors)
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Housing for all)
- Amrit Bharat Express (New category of superfast passenger trains)
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