Government Schemes and Policy · 19 July 2026

PM Launches ₹4,700 Crore Projects in Chandigarh

Exam-focused facts from the 19 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth ₹4,700 crore in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
  • The projects aim to strengthen infrastructure, improve public services, enhance urban connectivity, and accelerate the city's long-term development.
  • The investment is expected to support economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents of Chandigarh.