The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development and railway projects worth around Rs 7500 crores in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
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- Including other developmental and infrastructural projects, PM also dedicated to the nation the doubling of 103 km long Raipur-Khariar Road Rail Line which has been completed at a cost of Rs 750 crores, a 17 km long new railway line connecting Keoti – Antagarh developed at a cost of Rs 290 crores. He also flagged off Antagarh – Raipur Train via video link.
- He remarked that today’s occasion is extremely significant for the development journey of Chhattisgarh as the state is receiving development projects worth more than 7000 crores in the sectors like infrastructure and connectivity.
- He underlined that the projects of today will make the lives of the people easier and strengthen the healthcare system in the state. He also emphasised that these projects will give rise to employment opportunities in the state while also benefiting the paddy farmers, mineral industry and tourism industry of Chhattisgarh.
- The projects of today will mark a new journey of development and convenience in the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh, he also congratulated the people of the state for the projects.
- The rail line from Dalli Rajhara to Jagdalpur and direct train service from Antagarh to Raipur will also make it easier to travel to far-flung areas.
- Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Biswabhusan Harichandan, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Bhupesh Baghel, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri T. S. Singh Deo, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Members of Parliament among others were present on the occasion.
Background:
- In a major push towards infrastructure development, PM dedicated to the nation the doubling of 103 km long Raipur – Khariar Road Rail Line which has been completed at a cost of Rs 750 crores.
- It will ease transportation of coal, steel, fertilisers and other commodities from ports for industries in Chhattisgarh.
- He also dedicated to the nation a 17 km long new railway line connecting Keoti – Antagarh developed at a cost of Rs 290 crores.
- The new railway line will provide connectivity to Bhilai Steel Plant with Iron Ore Mines of Dalli Rajhara and Rowghat areas and will link remote areas of southern Chhattisgarh passing through dense forests.
Source: PIB- Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR
