PM Modi to lay foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 stations costing over Rs 24,000 crore | PICS
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country on August 6, his office said in a press circular released on Friday, August 4.
The Prime Minister's Office said PM Modi has prioritised the importance of providing world-class amenities at railway stations. Guided by this vision, the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' was launched to redevelop 1,309 stations. And as part of this scheme, the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 stations is being laid by the prime minister.
These 508 stations are spread across 27 states and union territories, "including 55 each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, 49 in Bihar, 44 in Maharashtra, 37 in West Bengal, 34 in Madhya Pradesh, 32 in Assam, 25 in Odisha, 22 in Punjab, 21 each in Gujarat and Telangana, 20 in Jharkhand, 18 each in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, 15 in Haryana and 13 in Karnataka," PMO added.
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Date and Time
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations on August 6, at 11 am, via video conferencing. (Pic: ANI and Official)
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Cost
This redevelopment work will cost around Rs 24,470 crore. (Pic: New Bhuj, Gujarat)
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Amenities
The redevelopment will provide modern passenger amenities along with ensuring well-designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration, and well-designed signage for the guidance of passengers, PMO said. (Pic: Kota, Rajasthan)
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Design
The design of station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage, and architecture, PMO added. (Pic: Kazipet Jn., Telangana)
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
As part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 stations is being laid by the prime minister. (Pic: Kumarghat, Tripura)
Railway Station Redevelopment work: City Centres
Master Plans are being prepared for the development of these stations as 'City Centres', with proper integration of both sides of the city, the PMO said. (Pic: Darbhanga Jn, Bihar)
Railway Station Redevelopment work: Inspiration
This integrated approach is driven by the holistic vision of overall urban development of the city, centred around the railway station," the PMO said. (Pic: Gandhinagar) Catch latest stock market updates here. For all other news related to business, politics, tech, sports and auto, visit Zeebiz.com.