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We have pushed infra projects, says PM
Context:
Recently, Prime Minister Modi unveiled the foundation plaque at the ground breaking ceremony for the Navi Mumbai International Airport
Details:
- Recently, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Magnetic Maharashtra investment summit
- He unveiled the foundation plaque at the ground breaking ceremony for the Navi Mumbai International Airport
- He also launched a new centre for artificial intelligence.
- The Prime Minister had blamed previous governments for not pushing infrastructure projects. He added that projects worth Rs. 10 lakh crore were in a state of limbo when he took office in May 2014 and his government had broken the impasse on such investments during its tenure so far.
Additional Information:
- The proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport is likely to cost Rs. 16,704 crore
- It is estimated to attract at least 10 million passengers per annum, once its first phase is operational.
