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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to virtually lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations today. The redevelopment of these stations is being done under the aegis of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of over ₹24,470 crores to the exchequer.
Informing about the development on Saturday, PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Tomorrow, 6th August, is a landmark day for the railways sector. At 11 AM, the foundation stone to redevelop 508 railway stations across India will be laid under the historic Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. At a cost of almost Rs. 25,000 crore”
“The redevelopment will revolutionize how rail infrastructure is imagined in our nation. It will boost ‘Ease of Living’ and enhance comfort as well as convenience. Special care has also been taken to ensure the stations are in line with local culture, heritage, and architecture.” PM Modi added.
According to a release by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the mater plans are being prepared to develop these stations as ‘city centres’ with integrations on both sides of the city.
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Updated: 06 Aug 2023, 06:30 AM IST
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