Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Puducherry on Sunday as he dedicated development projects worth over ₹2,700 crore, aimed at enhancing infrastructure, urban services, industrial growth, education, healthcare, and sustainable development in the Union Territory.

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy presented the Prime Minister with a shawl, a silver idol of Lord Murugan, a silver spear (Vel), and a traditional Thanjavur painting during the event.

Among the key initiatives inaugurated were the launch of e-Buses under the PM e-Bus Seva Initiative, the Integrated Command and Control Centre under the Smart City Mission, and tenements for economically weaker sections under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) program. The Prime Minister also dedicated significant sewerage and water supply projects undertaken by the Puducherry government.