The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation around 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs41,000 crores.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation around 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs41,000 crores. Lakhs of people connected with the Viksit Bharat Viksit Railways event from 500 railway stations and 1500 other venues. In order to enhance the travel experience, 553 stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The foundation stones for these stations would be laid. Overbridges and underpasses across India will also be inaugurated. These 553 stations, spread across 27 states and union territories are being redeveloped at over Rs19,000 crore. These stations will act as ‘City Centres’ integrating both sides of the city. They will have modern passenger amenities like roof plaza, beautiful landscaping, inter modal connectivity, improved modern façade, kids play area, kiosks, food courts, etc. They will be redeveloped as environment friendly and also Divyang friendly. The design of these station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture.
Gomti Nagar station in Uttar Pradesh, which has been redeveloped at Rs 385 crore, will be inaugurated as well.
Foundation stones will be laid for 1,500 Road Under Bridges (RUBs), Road Over Bridges (ROBs), which have been constructed at a cost of Rs21,520 crore.
Union Minister- Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of State- Danve Raosaheb Dadarao; Darshana Vikram Jardosh
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