In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, which is India's first vertical-lift sea bridge. This 2.08-kilometer-long engineering marvel spans the Palk Strait and demonstrates India's growing infrastructure capabilities. PM Modi, accompanied by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, flagged off the first train to cross this sea bridge. The bridge was constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, and has been designed with higher standards for speed, load-bearing capacity, and maritime clearance, enhancing connectivity while showcasing India's capabilities in safety, durability, and innovation.