The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation, multiple projects in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education worth about Rs 5000 crores in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
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The projects include various sectors including railways, the two rail projects of the doubling of 145 km long Degana-Rai Ka Bagh, and the 58 km long Degana-Kuchaman City rail lines. Shri Modi also flagged off two new train services in Rajasthan namely Runicha Express – connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi and a new heritage train connecting Marwar Junction – Khambli Ghat.
The PM informed that this year about Rs 9500 crore budget has been allocated for railways in Rajasthan which is a 14-fold increase over the average budget of previous governments. He pointed out that approximately only 600 km of rail lines were electrified in Rajasthan since independence till 2014 but the present government has already electrified more than 3700 km in the last 9 years.
Now, electric trains will run on these tracks instead of diesel engine trains, it will help in reducing pollution and keeping the air clean in the state. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, more than 80 railway stations in Rajasthan are being redeveloped. He reiterated the government’s commitment to redeveloping railway stations which are frequented by the poor just like the development of airports in the country. He mentioned laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Jodhpur Railway Station.
He underlined that the rail and road projects of today will give momentum to the pace of development in the state. He mentioned the reduction in the travelling time of trains due to the doubling of rail lines and noted flagging off of Runicha Express – connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi, and a new heritage train connecting Marwar Jn. – Khambli Ghat, and the Vande Bharat Express a few days ago. He underlined that the projects of today will give impetus to strengthen the regional economy as well as create new employment opportunities, while also giving new energy to the tourism sector in the state.
Images Credit: North Western Railway
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- He flagged off two new train services in Rajasthan. These include a new train – Runicha Express – connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi and a new heritage train connecting Marwar Jn. – Khambli Ghat.
- Runicha Express will pass through Jodhpur, Degana, Kuchaman City, Phulera, Ringas, Shrimadhopur, Neem Ka Thana, Narnaul, Ateli, Rewari, improving the connectivity of all towns with the national capital.
- The new heritage train connecting Marwar Jn.-Khambli Ghat will provide an impetus to tourism and generate employment in the region. Further, two other rail projects were dedicated to the nation. These include projects for doubling the 145 km long ‘Degana-Rai Ka Bagh’ rail line and the 58 km long ‘Degana-Kuchaman City’ rail line.
Source: PIB- Press Release | Feature Image Credit (representational): MoR
