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PM to visit Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Nov 19

IANS | November 17, 2022 05:15 PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on November 19.

His visit to Arunachal Pradesh is being seen as a key step towards boosting connectivity in the northeast region.

Modi will inaugurate the first greenfield airport called Donyi Polo airport at Itanagar, during his visit.

Developed at a cost of more than Rs 640 crore, the airport will improve connectivity and act as a catalyst for tourism and economic activities there.

Modi will also dedicate the 600 MW Kameng hydro power station in Arunachal Pradesh, which has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 8, 450 crore.

Later, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme being organised in Varanasi.

"It aims to celebrate, reaffirm and rediscover the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, " an official statement said.

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