On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the groundwork for 43 railway projects worth Rs 249 crore in Chhattisgarh. These projects include the expansion of the MEMU car shed in Bhilai and the Vande Bharat train maintenance depot in Bilaspur.
Prime Minister Modi Launches Nationwide Railway Projects Worth Rs 85,000 Crore
Through a video conference, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for 6,000 railway projects worth Rs 85,000 crore across the nation, according to a statement from the public relations department of the state of Gujarat.
The Raipur railway station served as a virtual link between the Chhattisgarh Governor, Biswabhusan Harichandan, and Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, according to the statement.
PM Modi dedicated 40 projects totaling Rs 124 crore for Chhattisgarh and laid the groundwork for three projects totaling Rs 125 crore.
In Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the groundwork for 43 railway projects worth a total of Rs 249 crore.
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PM Modi Launches ‘One Station One Product’ Initiative and Unveils Railway Infrastructure Upgrades
Under the ‘One Station One Product’ initiative, he opened 34 stalls at 18 stations in Chhattisgarh, including Raipur, Mandhar, Mandir Hasaud, Tilda-Nevra, Sarona, and Urkura, according to the statement.
Additionally, the PM upgraded the pit line at Durg Coaching Depot, opened a rail coach restaurant in Bilaspur, and opened Jan Aushadhi Kendras at Janjgir-Naila and Pendra railway stations (to provide reasonably priced and high-quality generic medicines), according to the statement.
It further stated that he also laid the cornerstone for the expansion of the MEMU car shed in Bhilai, the Vande Bharat maintenance depot in Bilaspur, and the building of a new pit line in Ambikapur.
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Governor Harichandan Commends Indian Railways Development and Job Creation Under PM Modi’s Leadership
Speaking at the event held at the Raipur railway station, Governor Harichandan stated that the Indian Railways has been developing quickly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction.
The largest evidence of this, according to him, is the operation of the Vande Bharat trains and the development of AMRUT stations.
“Trails are the nation’s lifeblood. The growth of the nation is directly impacted by the development of the railroads, the governor stated.
In addition to quickly enhancing its infrastructure, Indian Railways is also generating jobs. He said that rail coach restaurants, Jan Aushadhi Kendras at major stations, and stalls selling local goods are providing employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers. These centers are promoting the ‘Vocal for Local’ approach, he said.
According to Chief Minister Sai, today is historic for Chhattisgarh as well as the nation.
