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Tight security in place for PM's TN visit tomorrow

Chennai, Apr 5 (UNI) Heightened security arrangements have been made at Rameswaram Island
and Pamban in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
short visit on Sunday to launch the new iconic Pamban bridge and various rail and road projects.
Police sources said a five-tier security arrangements have been put in place with the deployment of
a large posse of police personnel.
All lodges and hotels were being checked and vehicle checks and patrolling was intensified during
the last few days.
Flying of drones were also banned for two days in view of Mr Modi's visit.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of State for I and B L Murugan, Tamil Nadu
Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu and
Milk and Dairy Development Minister R S Rajakannappan and Members of Parliament will
participate in the event to be held at Tamil Nadu Tourism Grounds in Rameswaram.
A PIB release here on Saturday said upon his arrival from Sri Lanlka at Pamban by a Naval Mi17
helicopter, Mr Modi, on the occasion of Ram Navami, at around 12 noon, will inaugurate the new
Pamban Rail Bridge--India’s first vertical lift sea bridge and flag off a train and a ship from the road
bridge and witness the operation of the bridge.
At around 12.45 PM, he will have darshan and perform pooja at the ancient Sri Ramanathaswamy
Temple at Rameswaram.
At around 1:30 PM in Rameswaram, he will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various rail and road projects worth over Rs 8,300 crore in Tamil Nadu and address the gathering, before leaving for Madurai by a helicopter from where he will depart for New Delhi.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the iconic new Pamban Rail Bridge and flag off Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service.
The bridge carries a deep cultural significance. According to the Ramayana, the construction of
Ram Setu was initiated from Dhanushkodi near Rameswaram.
The bridge, linking Rameswaram to the mainland, stands as a remarkable feat of Indian engineering on the global stage. It is built at a cost of over Rs 700 crore.
It is 2.08 km in length, features 99 spans and a 72.5-metre vertical lift span that rises up to a height
of 17 metres, facilitating smooth movement of ships while ensuring seamless train operations. Constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints, the bridge boasts increased durability and reduced maintenance needs.
It is designed for dual rail tracks to accommodate future demands. A special polysiloxane coating protects it from corrosion, ensuring longevity in the harsh marine environment.
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various rail and road projects worth over Rs 8,300 crore in Tamil Nadu. These projects include laying foundation stone
for four-laning of 28 km long Walajapet – Ranipet section of NH-40 and the 4-laned 29 km long Viluppuram – Puducherry section of NH-332; 57 km long Poondiyankuppam – Sattanathapuram section of NH-32 and 48 km long Cholapuram – Thanjavur section of NH-36.
These highways will connect many pilgrim centres and tourist places, reduce distance between
cities and enable faster access to Medical College and Hospital, Ports besides empowering local farmers to transport agricultural products to the nearby markets and boost economic activity of
local leather and small scale industries.
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