THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched various developmental projects and flagged off new train services in Kerala and said that a new realisation has emerged among the people about the Centre’s efforts for the state’s development.

Speaking after launching the projects and flagging off the trains, Modi said the day marks a new momentum in the development of Kerala, driven by the efforts of the central government.

He said that rail connectivity has been further strengthened and the launched projects will help to transform Thiruvananthapuram into a major hub in the country.