Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Kerala on January 23, 2026On January 23, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Kerala to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and flag off multiple development projects in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Highlights of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Kerala:
Rail Connectivity: He flagged off four new trains from Thiruvananthapuram, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains in routes such as 705-kilometre (km) Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu, TN) – Mangaluru (Karnataka), 768-km Thiruvananthapuram- Tambaram (TN), and 1,488-km Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli, and one passenger train from Thrissur-Guruvayur (Kerala) of 23 km.
PM SVANidhi Credit Card: During the visit, PM Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Credit Card, a Unified Payment Interface (UPI)-linked, interest free revolving credit facility tailored to provide easier and quicker access to finances for street vendors, Hawkers, and others in the urban informal sector.

• He also disbursed PM SVANidhi loans to one lakh beneficiaries, marking a significant expansion in financial inclusion.

CSIR-NIIST Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Hub: PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for an innovation and entrepreneurship hub at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram.
Radiosurgery Centre at SCTIMST: He also laid foundation stone for a modern Radiosurgery Centre at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), in Thiruvananthapuram.
Head Post Office: During the visit to Kerala, he inaugurated the new, modern Poojappura Head Post Office, which will offer a wide range of citizen services, including postal services, banking, insurance, and digital services.