Developed Kerala is vital for dream of a developed India, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, January 23, 2026, to inaugurate several development projects in Kerala. He highlighted the importance of a developed Kerala for India's overall progress and emphasized improvements in rail connectivity, including new passenger trains between Guruvayur and Thrissur. Modi also launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card scheme aimed at benefiting street vendors across the country, with a focus on Kerala. He further stressed the government's commitment to improving healthcare and science infrastructure in the state, particularly through the CSIR Innovation Hub and Radio Surgery Centre. Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's support and assured timely implementation of future projects.
29 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala's proposal for a high-speed rail project was rejected by the Union Railway Ministry, prompting the state to propose an alternative RRTS system.
31 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The UDF, led by Satheesan, will support a high-speed rail project only if it is environmentally sustainable and financially viable for Kerala.
2 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
E. Sreedharan opened an office in Ponnani to begin work on a proposed high-speed rail project connecting Kerala's southern and northern ends.
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