PM Unveils Railway Projects | 27 Feb 2024

Why in News?

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced railway projects worth Rs 3,276 crore, including the renovation of 33 stations for Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

  • The stations marked for redevelopment include Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Sehore, Bina, Sanchi, Mandsaur, Chhindwara, Datia and Bhind.
  • Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, these stations will be beautified with elements of local art and culture.
    • Indore railway station will be converted into a seven-storied building in a Rs 492 crore project. The revamped station will be operational by 2027.
    • With the allocated amount, the redevelopment works at 33 stations, including 11 in Bhopal division.
  • The foundation stone of 133 road overbridges and underpasses will be laid.These works will include redevelopment of five stations and construction of four road overbridges and two underpasses in the Bhopal division.

Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme

  • The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to redevelop 1309 stations nationwide.
  • The redevelopment will provide modern passenger amenities along with ensuring well-designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration, and signage for the guidance of passengers.
  • The Scheme was launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railways.