Indian Railways is not just a passenger facility, but the biggest vehicle for India’s agricultural and industrial progress: PM Modi
PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates and dedicates to the nation more than 2000 rly projects worth around Rs 41,000 crores under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Under the guidance of PM Modi, the ‘train of progress’ of ‘New India’ is moving at a fast pace: CM Yogi
By Our Correspondent
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, inaugurated a total of 554 redeveloped railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across the country at a cost of Rs 41,000 crore, in addition to opening/laying foundation stone of 1500 road over bridges/underpasses through virtual medium under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This includes renovation/ building of 74 railway stations and 267 road over bridges/underpasses in Uttar Pradesh.
Emphasizing the pivotal role of Indian Railways beyond mere transportation, the Prime Minister stated, “Indian Railways is not just a passenger facility but is also the biggest vehicle of India’s agricultural and industrial progress.”
The Prime Minister added, “Our Railways is going to promote the products of small farmers, small artisans and our Vishwakarma friends. Under the ‘One Station One Product’ initiative, special shops have been established at stations to facilitate this.”
Reflecting on the transformation witnessed in the past decade, PM Modi remarked, “The amenities that we aspired for are now becoming a reality in India. Over the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of a new India, evident in the transformative changes unfolding within the railways.”
CM Yogi expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Modi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, participating in the event virtually from his official residence, extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi. CM Yogi wrote on X, “Under the guidance of respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the New India’s ‘train of progress’ is running at a fast pace. Today, alongside the unveiling of the redeveloped Gomti Nagar Railway Station, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated or laid the foundation stones for over 2,000 railway infrastructure projects across the nation. Heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for these gifts that make the lives of common people easier!”
Redevelopment of 74 stations in Uttar Pradesh
The 74 redeveloped stations of Uttar Pradesh include: Meerut Nagar Jn., Mau Jn., Manikpur Jn., Shri Krishna Nagar, Unchahar Jn., Manaknagar, Chunar Jn., Garhmukteshwar, Gonda Jn., Jaunpur City, Lalitpur Jn., Malhar, Chitrakoot Dham Karvi, Khurja Jn., Lakhimpur, Kanpur Anwarganj, Bhatni, Haidergarh, Mailani Jn., Akbarpur Jn., Mirzapur, Govindpuri, Bharatkund, Salempur Jn., Mahoba Jn., Pilibhit Jn., Kannauj, Swami Narayan Chapia, Sonbhadra, Lambhua, Madiyahun, Idgah Agra Jn., Tulsipur, Shikohabad Jn., Nihalgarh, Aonla, Anand Nagar Jn., Babatpur, Lucknow City, Bareilly City, Pukhrayan, Mohanlalganj, Gomti Nagar, Kanpur Pul Baya, Khorasan Road, Banda, Badhni, Balamau Jn., Shivpur, Gauriganj, Siddharthnagar, Vyasnagar, Kinara, Daliganj, Kaptanganj Jn., Seohara, Balrampur, Firozabad, Orai, Lalganj, Khalilabad, Ramghat Halt, Gursahaiganj, Ghazipur City, Phaphamau Jn., Muzaffar Nagar, Belthara Road, Bulandshahr, Lohta, Raja Ki Mandi, Chilbila , Kunda Harnamganj, Badshahpur, Takiya, Mainpuri Jn.
