Shiva Joshi, Pune
According to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at a briefing on Wednesday, the Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, authorized seven multi-tracking projects with an outlay of Rs 32,500 crore for the Indian Railways.
The projects, which will develop entirely in the Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) style, will extend the Indian Railways’ current network by 2,339 kilometers.
The federal government will provide complete funding for the projects in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The project will cover 35 districts.
The renovations, which aim to simplify operations and ease congestion, will also increase freight flow by almost 200 million metric tons annually. Vaishnaw remarked, “Every project depends on others and must not be seen alone.
“The projects will employ 7.06 crore person-days to the people of the selected states,” the government said in its presentation.
It is, however, critical to deal with possible difficulties that can appear during project execution, such as land acquisition, environmental concerns, and making sure the projects stay on schedule and within budget. The success of these activities will depend on a complete strategy that includes good project management, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to environmental standards.
In conclusion, the government’s dedication to advancing infrastructure, connectivity, and economic development is demonstrated by the approval of these seven railway projects. India is well-positioned to benefit from enhanced transportation, increased trade, job creation, and sustained growth in the years to come by carefully investing in the extension and modernization of the railway network.