PM calls on the nation to work tirelessly to realize big dreams
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/ continues his momentum of national development with another Rs.41,000 crore worth of 2,000 railway projects.
Speaking on the occasion through a video conference on 26 Feb, the Prime Minister said, “Today’s programme is a symbol of the new work culture of New India. Whatever India does today, it does it on an unprecedented speed and scale.
“We dream big and work tirelessly to realize them. This resolve is visible in this Viksit Bharat Viksit Railway programme.”
He laid the foundation stones for redevelopment of 553 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of over Rs.19,000 crores.
He also inaugurated redeveloped Gomti Nagar Railway Station https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html .
The PM laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation 1,500 Road Over Bridges and Underpasses across the country at a cost of around Rs.21,520 crores.
“With 2,000 projects https://m.indiarailinfo.com/ being launched in one go, India is set to witness a mega transformation of its railway infrastructure.”
The Prime Minister has often emphasised the importance of providing world class amenities at railway stations https://www.alstom.com/.
The Prime Minister officiated at a ceremony for:
Redevelopment of 553 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme https://www.ge.com/ . These stations, spread across 27 States and Union Territories, will be redeveloped at a cost of over Rs.19,000 crores. These stations will act as ‘City Centres’ integrating both sides of the city. They will have modern passenger amenities like roof plaza, beautiful landscaping, inter modal connectivity, improved modern façade, kids play area, kiosks, food courts, etc. They will be redeveloped as environment friendly and also Divyang friendly. The design of these station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture.
Gomti Nagar station https://bombardier.com/en in Uttar Pradesh, redeveloped at a total cost of around Rs.385 crores, was inaugurated. To cater to the increased future passenger footfall, this station has segregated arrival and departure facilities. It integrates both sides of the city. This centrally air-conditioned station has modern passenger amenities like Air Concourse, congestion free circulation, food courts and ample parking space in upper and lower basement.
The 1,500 Road Over Bridges and Underpasses, spread across 24 States and Union Territories, cost around Rs.21,520 crores. Fiinews.com
