PM Modi Launches Over Rs 830 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Singur, West Bengal

On January 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth over Rs 830 crore in Singur, West Bengal. These include the Jayrambati-Barogopinathpur-Maynapur rail line, the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh with an Inland Water Transport terminal and road overbridge, and the launch of three Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Kolkata with New Delhi, Varanasi, and Chennai. The Balagarh terminal, spanning 900 acres, aims to enhance cargo handling capacity and reduce urban congestion. Modi highlighted significant recent progress in West Bengal's rail connectivity and infrastructure.