Modi Launches Pune Metro and PARAM Rudra Supercomputers
Modi Launches Pune Metro's Underground Stretch
Prime Minister Modi will flag off a Metro train in Pune on Thursday. The inauguration of the Pune Metro section from District Court to Swargate will mark the completion of the Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1). The cost of the underground section is around Rs 1,810 crore.
Development Projects Announcement
The prime minister will also unveil various development projects worth over Rs 22,600 crore. Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Swargate-Katraj extension of Pune Metro Phase-1, costing approximately Rs 2,950 crore. This extension includes three stations: Market Yard, Padmavati, and Katraj.
- Other Projects include:
- A memorial for Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule’s first girl school
PARAM Rudra Supercomputers Initiative
In a push for self-reliance in supercomputing, PM Modi will dedicate three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers worth around Rs 130 crore, enhancing India's computational capabilities for scientific research.
- These supercomputers will be deployed in:
- Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata
Additional Major Projects Announced
Modi will inaugurate a high-performance computing system for weather and climate research, a significant investment of Rs 850 crore. Located at IITM in Pune and NCMRWF in Noida, this initiative aims to strengthen meteorological applications in India.
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