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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM virtually inaugurates Gadag station, Work Still Incomplete
Gadag: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 103 railway stations, developed under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, to the nation on May 22. Gadag railway station was one of them, developed at a cost of over Rs 23 crore. However, several works are yet to be completed. Escalators and lifts are non-functional due to pending power connections, and many basic amenities remain unfinished. Station employees say political decisions drove the timing of the inauguration, leading to public disappointment. Ganesh Singh Byali of the Betgeri Railway Abhivruddhi Horata Samiti told TOI that this is an instance of how the railway department is dancing to the tune of politicians. "Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the station virtually from Rajasthan, Gadag station was opened while still a lot of work remains pending. Now passengers are forced to risk their lives while walking around the station as many sheets, tiles and their pieces, sand, cement, and other construction material are lying in the open. Pipes are erected but water stands are yet to be constructed. What was the hurry to inaugurate the incomplete station virtually?" he questioned. He opined that SWR officials should have convyed to the railway ministry and PM office, that the work at Gadag station was incomplete. Many employees at the station expressed their helplessness and admitted that the station has turned into a dump yard. "Nowadays only politicians are deciding all happenings in the department," they added. HB Vaddatti, a passenger from Mundargi, said that he visited the station on May 27 to see the renovated station. "As soon as we entered the station, we were disappointed to see senior citizen, children, and other travellers struggle to cross tracks to reach platforms 2 and 3 as all escalators and lifts were defunct. When we contacted the deputy station superintendent he just disconnected the call saying he will look into it," the passenger shared. Parvati Ningappa, a senior citizen at the station, said that she stopped using trains when the renovation began at Gadag station, since she was a patient of chronic knee pain. "As we read the news in media saying the renovated station was inaugurated by the PM, we went there to catch a train from platform 2. As the footbridge is located at the end of the platform, it was a task to reach the other end," she added. Manjunath Kanamadi, CPRO, SWR, was unavailable for comment.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Bihar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw boards special train from Patna; to review Jamalpur railway workshop today
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 23 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Union Minister Lalan Singh, boarded a special train from Patna to Jamalpur on Friday. Vaishnaw will review a railway workshop today at Jamalpur . Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary also boarded the special train to Jamalpur. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, marking a historic leap towards modernising Indian Railways. PM Modi travelled to Rajasthan's Bikaner and laid the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore. He also virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories on May 22. Amrit Stations inaugurated in Maharashtra are Amgaon, Chanda Fort, Chinchpokli, Devlali, Dhule, Kedgaon, Lasalgaon, Lonand Junction, Matunga, Murtizapur Junction, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction, Parel, Savda, Shahad, and Wadala Road. Tamil Nadu stations Chidambaram, Kulitturai, Mannargudi, Polur, Samalpatti, Srirangam, St Thomas Mount, Tiruvannamalai, and Vriddhachalam Junction are also part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme which was inaugurated by the PM. Earlier on Wednesday, Vaishnaw expressed his happiness over the redevelopment of 1,300 railway stations in the country. He further asserted that 500 more stations will be ready for inauguration by 2027. He emphasised that every station is being redeveloped by using the local architectural designs as much as possible. 'It is a matter of great happiness that 1300 railway stations in the country are being redeveloped. In the coming eight months, 100 more stations will be ready and by 2027, 500 stations will be ready. You must have seen that every station has been made using local architectural designs as much as possible... Passenger facilities have been ensured,' Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters. (ANI)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre to invest 80,000 crore in railways in Telangana, says Kishan Reddy
1 2 3 Hyderabad: Union minister for coal and mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Thursday announced that Telangana has been receiving special attention from the Centre in railway development, with plans to invest Rs 80,000 crore in the sector in the coming days. Participating in the virtual inauguration of Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme — led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi — Kishan highlighted ongoing railway projects worth approximately Rs 42,000 crore in the state. "Telangana is witnessing a shift in railway infrastructure with a 20-fold increase in the railway budget, the sanctioning of 40 Amrit stations, 100% rail electrification, and the laying of a record 346 km of new rail lines," he said. The newly modernized stations are designed to cater to passenger needs for the next 30–40 years. "We are redeveloping Secunderabad railway station with Rs 720 crore and have also commenced work on Nampally and Kacheguda stations. All redeveloped stations will be ready by next year. Komuravelli Railway Station will be operational by Dasara," Reddy stated. He also noted that the Centre had advanced local transportation by initiating MMTS Phase-2, even without state government support. During the inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony for various development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan, Modi emphasized Telangana's historical significance in railway infrastructure. "Begumpet railway station is inspired by the architecture of the Kakatiya empire," he said, adding that Amrit Bharat Stations not only preserve India's heritage but also boost tourism across states. Modi further noted that over 1,300 railway stations nationwide were undergoing modernization to enhance the passenger experience. Among them, 103 stations across 86 districts — developed at a cost of Rs 1,100 crore — were inaugurated on Thursday. Meanwhile, state R&B minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy urged the railways to expedite the MMTS Phase-II extension up to Yadadri, facilitating suburban commuters visiting the temple. SCR general manager Arun Kumar Jain revealed that 119 stations had been identified for redevelopment across the SCR jurisdiction.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
PM Modi to unveil projects worth ₹26,000 Cr in Rajasthan today: Check full itinerary here
PM Modi in Rajasthan today: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan today, 22 May. Modi will travel to Bikaner and at around 10:30 AM and begin his engagement with a darshan at Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke, a government press communique said. At around 11:00 AM, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and flag-off Bikaner-Mumbai express train. Thereafter, he will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹ 26,000 crore and also address a public function in Palana, the statement said. Prime Minister will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in 86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories of India developed at a cost of over ₹ 1,100 crore. 'Over 1,300 stations are being redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,' the statement said. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is focused on long-term planning, with improvements such as better station access, concourse areas, waiting halls, improved lighting, modern ticketing systems, and energy-efficient design. Over 1,300 stations are being redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The inauguration marks a historic leap towards modernising Indian Railways, the government said. Maharashtra: Amrit Stations being inaugurated in Maharashtra are Amgaon, Chanda Fort, Chinchpokli, Devlali, Dhule, Kedgaon, Lasalgaon, Lonand Junction, Matunga, Murtizapur Junction, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction, Parel, Savda, Shahad, Wadala Road. Uttar Pradesh: In Uttar Pradesh, Balrampur, Bareilly city, Bijnor, Fatehabad, Gola Gokarannath, Goverdhan, Govindpuri, Hathras City, Idgah Agra Junction, Izzatnagar, Karchana, Mailani Junction, Pokhrayan, Ramghat Halt, Saharanpur Junction, Siddharthnagar, Suraimanpur, Swaminarayan Chhapia, Ujhani will be inaugurated. Tamil Nadu: In Tamil Nadu stations Chidambaram, Kulitturai, Mannargudi, Polur, Samalpatti, Srirangam, St Thomas Mount, Tiruvannamalai, Vriddhachalam Junction are also part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme which will be inaugurated by the PM. Gujarat: Amrit Stations being inaugurated in Gujarat include Dakor, Derol, Hapa, Jamwanthali, Jamjodhpur, Kanalus Junction, Karamsad, Kosamba Junction, Limbdi, Mahuva, Mithapur, Morbi, Okha, Palitana, Rajula Junction, Samakhiyali and Sihor Junction. Madhya Pradesh: Narmadapuram, Orchha, Seoni, Shajapur, Shri Dham stations in Madhya Pradesh will also be inaugurated. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58 km) and dedicate to the Nation Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km); Phulera-Degana (109 km); Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km); Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km) and Samdari-Barmer (129 km) rail line electrification. Modi will lay the foundation stone for construction of three Vehicle Underpasses, widening and strengthening of National highways. He will also dedicate 7 roadways projects in Rajasthan. The roadways projects, worth over ₹ 4850 crore, will facilitate smoother movement of goods and people. The highways extend up to the Indo-Pakistan border, enhancing accessibility for security forces and strengthening India's defence infrastructure. He will lay the foundation stone of power projects including Solar projects at Bikaner and Nawa in Didwana Kuchaman, and Transmission Systems for Evacuation of Power Part B PowerGrid Sirohi Transmission Ltd and Part E PowerGrid Mewar Transmission Ltd. Modi will also inaugurate power projects including Solar project at Bikaner, Transmission system for Evacuation of PowerGrid Neemuch and from Bikaner Complex, Augmentation of transformation capacity at Fatehgarh-II Power Station which will provide clean energy and reduce carbon emission. The inauguration marks a historic leap towards modernising Indian Railways. Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate 25 important state government projects across Rajasthan to enhance infrastructure, connectivity, power supply, health services, and water availability in the state. These include laying of foundation stone and dedication to the nation of projects for upgrading and maintaining 12 State Highways covering a total length of over 750 km worth over ₹ 3,240 crore; further expansion under the program includes an additional 900 km of new highways.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Narendra Modi Railway Inauguration: PM Modi to inaugurate 103 railway stations, unveil ₹26,000-crore projects in Rajasthan, ET Infra
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories on Thursday, as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme , aiming towards boosting further modernisation of the Indian scheme aims to transform more than 1,300 railway stations nationwide into modern transport hubs with upgraded passenger amenities and regional architectural 103 stations, redeveloped at a cost of around ₹1,100 crore, are located in 86 districts and include major and minor stations across Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Modi will travel to Rajasthan's Bikaner on Thursday to lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than ₹26,000 part of his visit, the Prime Minister will first offer prayers at the sacred Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke, followed by a visit to the newly re-developed Deshnoke railway station. This station is one of the 103 stations revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station the event, PM Modi will also flag off the new Bikaner-Mumbai Express train. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will accompany him throughout the the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, railway stations across the country are being upgraded to offer enhanced passenger facilities, accessibility for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities), and culturally rich Stations being inaugurated in Maharashtra are Amgaon, Chanda Fort, Chinchpokli, Devlali, Dhule, Kedgaon, Lasalgaon, Lonand Junction, Matunga, Murtizapur Junction, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction, Parel, Savda, Shahad, Wadala Uttar Pradesh, Balrampur, Bareilly city, Bijnor, Fatehabad, Gola Gokarannath, Goverdhan, Govindpuri, Hathras City, Idgah Agra Junction, Izzatnagar, Karchana, Mailani Junction, Pokhrayan, Ramghat Halt, Saharanpur Junction, Siddharthnagar, Suraimanpur, Swaminarayan Chhapia, Ujhani will be Tamil Nadu stations such as Chidambaram, Kulitturai, Mannargudi, Polur, Samalpatti, Srirangam, St Thomas Mount, Tiruvannamalai, Vriddhachalam Junction are also part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme which will be inaugurated by the Stations being inaugurated in Gujarat are: Dakor, Derol, Hapa, Jamwanthali, Jamjodhpur, Kanalus Junction, Karamsad, Kosamba Junction, Limbdi, Mahuva, Mithapur, Morbi, Okha, Palitana, Rajula Junction, Samakhiyali, Sihor Junction, Utran Katni South, Narmadapuram, Orchha, Seoni, Shajapur, Shri Dham stations in Madhya Pradesh will also be PM will also flag off the Bikaner-Mumbai express train on Indian Railways is marching towards 100 per cent electrification of its network, making railway operations more efficient and the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, railway stations across the country are being upgraded to offer enhanced passenger facilities, accessibility for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities), and culturally rich designs.A total of 103 stations, modernised at a cost of ₹1,100 crore, will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. These include eight stations in Rajasthan - Fatehpur Shekhawati, Deshnok, Bundi, Mandalgarh, Gogamedi, Rajgarh, Govindgarh, and Mandawar-Mahua Deshnoke station, in particular, has been designed to reflect local architectural traditions, including temple-style arches and decorative part of this vision, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation for the 58 km Churu-Sadulpur rail line and dedicate the electrification of key railway sections, including Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km), Phulera-Degana (109 km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km), and Samdari-Barmer (129 km).In terms of road infrastructure, the Prime Minister will launch projects aimed at both enhancing civilian connectivity and strengthening national includes laying the foundation for three vehicular underpasses on NH-58 in Pushkar, as well as the widening of NH-11 and he will dedicate seven major national highway projects worth ₹4,850 crore, which are expected to improve military mobility and boost the regional Prime Minister's visit will also emphasise India's commitment to clean energy. He will lay the foundation stone for several solar power initiatives, including a 300 MW ground-mounted solar project by NEEPCO in Bikaner and a 100 MW project by SJVN in projects in Didwana and Kuchaman will also be initiated. Transmission systems under Powergrid's Sirohi and Mewar divisions are set to be launched to enhance grid he will inaugurate three key power infrastructure projects - Power Grid Neemuch Transmission System, a power evacuation project in Bikaner, and capacity expansion of the Fatehgarh-II Power other projects, the 500 MW Kalasar and 300 MW Shimbhu Ka Bhurj solar power plants will play a pivotal role in strengthening India's renewable energy framework, supported by indigenous solar PV modules under the "Make in India" regional connectivity further, the Prime Minister will launch the upgradation and maintenance of 12 state highways covering 757 km under the Rajasthan State Highway Development Programme, with a total investment of ₹3,240 routes include Mangaliyawas-Padukalan (State Highway-102), Beawar-Tehla-Alniyawas (SH-59 & SH-104), and Dantiwada-Pipar-Merta City (SH-21).Plans are in place for the future upgradation of another 900 km of roadways, including the Gotan-Sathin Highway, linking industrial and border areas more bolster the state's healthcare infrastructure, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate four new nursing colleges in Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Bhilwara, and institutions will help strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve access to quality medical education across addition, two electrical substations - 132 kV GSS Rajpura in Bikaner and 132 kV GSS Sarda in Udaipur - will be inaugurated to improve power distribution in the upgrades are a vital part of ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply across Rajasthan.
