New Delhi, May 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated multiple development projects worth around Rs.9,400 crore in Hyderabad, Telangana, highlighting the city's growing importance as a national and global centre of development.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the projects would help establish Telangana as a major manufacturing hub while generating thousands of employment opportunities and strengthening regional connectivity.

Highlighting the Zaheerabad Industrial Area as a key part of India's industrial corridor mission, Modi said the upcoming Industrial Smart City would be equipped with world-class infrastructure, advanced ICT networks and reliable power supply to...