Fri May 02 03:53:14 UTC 2025: ## Modi Inaugurates Vizhinjam Seaport, Launches Andhra Pradesh Projects

**Thiruvananthapuram/Amaravati, May 2, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, a significant development boosting the state’s global maritime presence. The semi-automated port, touted as one of the world’s most technologically advanced transshipment hubs, aims to reduce vessel turnaround times and enhance India’s capacity to handle large container ships. Thiruvananthapuram experienced heightened security measures in anticipation of the Prime Minister’s visit.

Later in the day, PM Modi embarked on a visit to Andhra Pradesh, laying the foundation stone for and inaugurating development projects valued at over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati. This marks the second time in a decade that the Prime Minister has launched construction works in Amaravati, with a previous launch occurring on October 22, 2015. The projects represent a major step forward in Andhra Pradesh’s development.

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