Cabinet approves two railway projects worth Rs 6,405 crore across 7 districts in India

These initiatives will improve travel convenience, reduce logistic cost, decrease oil imports, and contribute to lower CO2 emissions, supporting sustainable and efficient rail operations.
Cabinet approves two railway projects worth Rs 6,405 crore across 7 districts in India
The projects will generate direct employment for about 108 lakh people. Image: IANS

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two multitracking railway projects worth Rs 6,405 crore. The two projects covering seven districts across the states of Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 318 kilometers.

The projects are in line with Prime Minister Shri 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.

These projects include:
1. Koderma – Barkakana Doubling (133 Kms) – The project section passes through a major coal producing area of Jharkhand. Furthermore, it serves as the shortest and most efficient rail link between Patna and Ranchi.

2. Ballari – Chikjajur Doubling (185 kms.) – The project line traverses through Ballari and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka and Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

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