New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on Sunday to inaugurate development projects, dedicate infrastructure assets to the nation and lay foundation stones for new initiatives worth more than Rs 13,000 crore, covering metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and scientific research, as the Centre seeks to accelerate infrastructure development and strengthen connectivity across Tamil Nadu.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday, Modi will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro between Porur Bypass and Poonamallee Bypass stations and back at around 11.30 am on October 11.

He will subsequently offer prayers at the Jalakandeswarar Temple at around 12.15 pm and visit the...