Govt Approves ₹6,456 Cr Rail Projects to Boost Connectivity
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three railway projects worth ₹6,456 crore. These initiatives aim to improve logistical efficiency, enhance transportation networks, and support economic growth by connecting previously unconnected areas and increasing line capacity.
The projects, covering seven districts in Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 300 km. Fourteen new stations will be constructed, improving connectivity for two aspirational districts, Nuapada and East Singhbhum, and reaching about 1,300 villages and 11 lakh people.
These projects, aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, will provide seamless multi-modal connectivity, easing operations and reducing congestion on some of the busiest sections of Indian Railways. The initiatives are part of the government's broader vision to promote regional development and self-reliance, enhancing employment and self-employment opportunities in the affected areas.