Centre approves 8 new rail projects; 14 districts across 7 states coveredThe Indian government approved eight new railway projects worth ₹24,657 crore, aiming to enhance connectivity and economic growth. These projects will connect 14 districts across seven states, including Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana, and West Bengal, adding 900 kilometers to the existing railway network. Three of these projects will...
more... focus on connecting western and southern Odisha with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, forming a corridor from Asansol (West Bengal) to Warangal (Telangana). This will facilitate tourism, employment, and mineral security while also connecting Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha with ports on the eastern coast. The projects are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 767 crore kg, equivalent to planting 30 crore trees. Notably, the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be connected to the Indian Railway network, making it more accessible to tourists. Additionally, the government discussed the implementation of 3 crore new houses under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana', with ₹3,60,000 crore allocated for this project, aimed at building 2 crore houses in rural areas and 1 crore in urban areas.
Indian government ne 8 new railway projects ko approve kiya hai, jinka total cost ₹24,657 crore hai. Ye projects 7 states mein 14 districts ko connect karenge, including Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana aur West Bengal. Isse existing railway network mein 900 kilometers add honge. Inme se 3 projects...
more... western aur southern Odisha ko Andhra Pradesh aur Telangana se connect karenge, Asansol (West Bengal) se Warangal (Telangana) tak ka corridor banayega. Ye tourism, employment aur mineral security ko boost karega, aur Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand aur Odisha ko eastern coast ke ports se connect karega. Ye projects tribal regions mein employment generate karenge. Isse 767 crore kg CO2 emissions kam honge, jo ki 30 crore trees lagane ke equivalent hai. Ajanta Caves, ek UNESCO World Heritage site, ko Indian Railway Network se connect kiya jaayega, jisse tourists ko aasani hogi. Government ne ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ ke under 3 crore new houses ke implementation par bhi discussion ki, jiske liye ₹3,60,000 crore allocate kiye gaye hain, isme se 2 crore houses rural areas mein aur 1 crore urban areas mein banaye jayenge.