More than 1300 Railway Stations in Country will be Developed as Amrit Bharat Stations: PM Shri Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amidst chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Bikaner, said that resolution of a developed India is getting stronger. Development is going on at rapid pace across the country; unprecedented work has been done in the last 11 years to develop our roads and railway network. The country is now spending six times more money on development works than before. The world is amazed to see the development work happening in India. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was addressing the virtual inauguration program of 103 Amrit Stations from the programme organized in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav participated in the inauguration ceremony at Narmadapuram railway station. Under the program, Amrit Stations of Narmadapuram, Katni, Orchha, Seoni, Shajapur, and Shridham in the state were inaugurated.

All stations will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. These stations have incorporated Indian culture, heritage, and passenger facilities. Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Law and Justice Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the program held in Bikaner. Public Works Minister of the state Dr. Rakesh Singh, MP Shri Darshan Singh Chaudhary, Rajya Sabha MP Smt. Maya Narolia, former Assembly Speaker Shri Sitasharan Sharma, and local MLAs were present at the inauguration ceremony of Narmadapuram railway station. It is noteworthy that under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), 103 Amrit Stations located in 86 districts of 18 states and union territories of India have been developed at a cost of over ₹1100 crore.

Prime Minister Shri Modi said that India is modernizing its train network. Vande Bharat, Amrit trains, and Namo trains represent the new speed of India. Vande Bharat trains are running on 70 routes in the country. New railway tracks of more than 34,000 kilometers have been laid. Unmanned crossings on broad gauge tracks have now become history. Work is going on for the country's first bullet train project. We are modernizing more than 1300 stations. These are being named Amrit Bharat Stations, of which 103 stations are now ready. These stations showcase both development and heritage. At Orchha station, the image of Lord Shri Ram will be seen. Similarly, ancient heritage of thousands of years will be visible at all stations. These stations will promote tourism in the states and provide employment opportunities to youth. Also, the railway bridge built over the Chenab River in the country, Atal Setu in Mumbai, and Pamban Bridge in the south will be seen.

Prime Minister Shri Modi said that passengers are the owners of railway stations. Take care that there is no damage or dirt. The government is spending thousands of crores of rupees, this money is going to laborers and local traders. With the upgradation of railway stations, farmers get convenience in goods transport. Infrastructure works also benefit the youth. In Rajasthan, irrigation projects are being completed, and rivers are being linked. The Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal link project will benefit farmers of many districts.

Prime Minister Shri Modi said that the land of Rajasthan teaches that nothing is greater than the nation. In Pahalgam, terrorists had asked religion and destroyed the vermilion of our sisters. After that, every countryman resolved to reduce the terrorists to dust. Our government gave complete freedom to the three armed forces, and they created such a circle that forced the Pakistanis to kneel. The world and the enemies of the country have seen that when vermilion turns into gunpowder, what the result is. Tricolor marches are being taken out across the country in honor of valor. Prime Minister Shri Modi said that those who set out to erase vermilion have been reduced to dust, this is not a game of revenge, this is a new form of justice. This is Operation Sindoor, this is not just rage, this is the fierce form of a powerful India, this is the new form of India. Now there will be no trade with Pakistan, only talks on PoK. Pakistan will not get water. They will be forced to struggle for every single penny. Both security and prosperity are necessary in building a new India.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has resolved to make India a leading country of the world, and under his leadership, India is rapidly changing in the changing times. Due to the visionary thinking of Prime Minister Shri Modi, Indian Railways has got a new form. A new chapter is being added in the history of Indian Railways. New railway lines are being laid across the country. It took 100 years for the railway to go from narrow gauge to broad gauge after independence. But in the last 11 years, thousands of kilometers of long tracks across the country have been made into 3 and 4-lane railway lines. The Madhya Pradesh government has provided land to BEML to set up a rail coach manufacturing plant. Now modern rail coaches will also be made in Madhya Pradesh. The inauguration of a total of 103 stations including 6 Amrit Stations of Madhya Pradesh is a historic moment. This will establish a new milestone in the field of railway infrastructure. The inauguration of these stations by the hands of Prime Minister Shri Modi is a matter of great pride. Amrit Stations will prove to be the 'gateway to development' of the country. This initiative is yet another living proof of Prime Minister Shri Modi's vision and the concept of a developed India.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that in the future, Narmadapuram, Budhni, Itarsi, and Sohagpur will take the shape of a metropolis. The state government conducted a regional industry conclave in Narmadapuram, where solar equipment manufacturing units will be established. The state government is promoting heritage conservation and tourism along with establishing industries. Pachmarhi will be developed as the best tourist center of India. In Narmadapuram, along with industrial activities, tourism will also increase. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that work is underway on three separate river projects to increase irrigation area in the state. An agriculture fair is being organized in Narsinghpur on 26, 27, and 28 May. Here farmers will be trained in new agricultural technologies and agri-based industries. Special encouragement is being given to agriculture-based industries in the state. Under the Women's Empowerment Mission, women are being made self-reliant. In this sequence, a grand conference on women’s empowerment will be organized in Bhopal on 31 May in the presence of Prime Minister Shri Modi on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilya Mata.

At the program held in Bikaner, Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, unprecedented work has been done in the development of railways across the country. To develop small and medium stations, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been started. By the year 2027, the reconstruction of 500 stations will be completed, and world-class facilities will be available there. The inauguration program of the railway station in Narmadapuram was also addressed by Public Works Minister Dr. Rakesh Singh, MP Shri Darshan Singh Chaudhary, and former Assembly Speaker Shri Sitasharan Sharma.