PM Floats Development Projects During His Poll-Bound Kerala Visit

PM Narendra Modi on February 14 launched a slew of projects in poll-bound Kerala, including Bharat Petroleum's Rs 6,000 crore Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP) in Kochi. Besides unveiling Ro-Ro vessels of Inland Waterways at Willingdon Islands, the PM inaugurated Cochin Port Trust's international cruise terminal and south coal berth, and Marine Engineering Training Institute's campus. Reportedly, the projects would strengthen India's growth trajectory and tourism while creating employment opportunities.