New Delhi(India), 06/08/23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to lay the groundwork for the rehabilitation of 508 railway stations, virtually, today 6th August. The renovation of these stations is being carried out under the auspices of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, at a cost to the exchequer of over 24,470 crores.
On Saturday, PM Modi tweeted about the development, he said, “Tomorrow, 6th August, is a landmark day for the railways sector. At 11 AM, the foundation stone to redevelop 508 railway stations across India will be laid under the historic Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. At a cost of almost Rs. 25,000 crore.”
The Prime Minister further added, “Tomorrow, 6th August, is a landmark day for the railways sector. At 11 AM, the foundation stone to redevelop 508 railway stations across India will be laid under the historic Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. At a cost of almost Rs. 25,000 crore.”
According to a release from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Master Plans are being developed to develop these stations into ‘city centres’ with integrations on both sides of the city.
The 508 railway stations are spread across 27 states and union territories, with 55 stations in Uttar Pradesh, 49 in Bihar, 44 in Maharashtra, 37 in West Bengal, 34 in Madhya Pradesh, 32 in Assam, 25 in Odisha, 22 in Punjab, 21 in Gujarat and Telangana, 20 in Jharkhand, 18 in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, 15 in Haryana, and 13 in Karnataka are being redeveloped.
According to a Hindustan Times story, among the notable railway stations being reconstructed in Uttar Pradesh include Lucknow’s Badshahnagar, Kanpur Central, and Jhansi. According to the research, approximately Rs767 crore will be spent on the redevelopment of Kanpur Central Station over the next three years, while Rs477 crore will be spent on Jhansi.
Many UP government ministers, MLAs, MPs, and even the BJP state president are anticipated to attend the ceremonies, which will take place in 55 different places across the state, while PM Modi will virtually, lay the foundation stone and address the crowd.
