PM MODI INAUGURATES INDIA'S FIRST UNDERWATER METRO SERVICE

Kolkata (06/03/2024): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated several metro projects across India, including the country's first underwater metro section in West Bengal's Kolkata. The Prime Minister also inaugurated several important metro and rapid transit projects across countries, marking a significant stride towards enhancing urban mobility and connectivity. The Kolkata Metro extension, featuring the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Metro section, includes the first transportation tunnel in India to pass under a major river, representing a critical milestone in the country's infrastructure development. This section not only showcases the technological prowess involved in its construction but also highlights the strategic importance of connecting two bustling areas of Kolkata, enhancing the city's public transportation network's efficiency and reach. The PM also inaugurated the Kavi Subhash- Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Metro section, which is part of the Joka-Esplanade line .