Kolkata, March 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects worth Rs 18,680 crore in West Bengal's Kolkata.

While addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasised that these projects will give momentum to West Bengal and Eastern India, while also boosting trade and industry. He further stated that the completion of the Kharagpur-Moregram Expressway will accelerate economic activity across the state.

"These projects will give a new momentum to West Bengal and Eastern India. They will boost trade and industry, making life easier for millions of people and opening up new opportunities for them. The completion of the Kharagpur-Moregram Expressway will accele...