New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday gave the green signal for four projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs 24,634 crore (approx.). These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services.
Four projects include:
- Maharashtra: Wardha – Bhusawal – 3rd & 4th line – 314 kms
- Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh: Gondia – Dongargarh – 4th line – 84 kms
- Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh: Vadodara – Ratlam – 3rd & 4th line – 259 kms
- Madhya Pradesh: Itarsi – Bhopal – Bina 4th line – 237 kms
The four projects of Railways will be implemented in 18 districts across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. The projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 894 Kms.
The multi-tracking project will improve connectivity to approx 3,633 villages and benefit the population of about 85.84 lakh and two Aspirational Districts (Vidisha and Rajnandgaon).
“The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects are in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modiji’s Vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities,” a Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) said.
The new Railway projects are in line with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The aim is to enhance multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.
Notably, rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Rock shelter of Bhimbetka, Hazara falls, Nawegaon National Park etc would improve after the projects are completed. This will attract tourists to the regions from across the country.
The new Railway projects will also help in transportation of commodities such as coal, container, cement, fly ash, food grain, steel, etc.
(With PIB inputs)
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