India, Sept. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone, inaugurated development works worth over Rs 9000 crore in Aizawl, Mizoram.

These projects will cater to multiple sectors including Railways, Roadways, Energy, Sports among others.

Addressing the gathering via videoconferencing, the Prime Minister said, "Today, Mizoram is playing an important role in India's development journey."

Describing the day as historic for the nation, particularly for the people of Mizoram, he said, "from today, Aizawl will be on India's railway map".

Modi underlined that despite many challenges, including difficult terrain, the Bairabi-Sairang rail line has now become a reality.

Affirming that the hearts of the people and t...