PM Modi Inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat Railway Stations for Modern Railway Development

PM Modi to Inaugurate 103 Redeveloped Railway Stations and Launch ₹26,000 Crore Projects in Rajasthan

New Delhi, May 22:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations on Thursday, spread across 86 districts in 18 states and union territories, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These modernised stations, upgraded at a cost of ₹1,100 crore, are part of the government's mission to transform over 1,300 railway stations into modern transport hubs with improved passenger facilities and region-specific designs.

As part of his visit to Bikaner, Rajasthan, PM Modi will lay foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore. He will begin by offering prayers at the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke and visit the newly renovated Deshnoke railway station, one of the stations revamped under the Amrit Bharat scheme. He will also flag off the new Bikaner–Mumbai Express train.

Highlights of Amrit Bharat Stations:

Stations are being upgraded to include better passenger amenities, accessibility for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities), and culturally inspired architecture.
In Maharashtra, stations like Matunga, Parel, Wadala Road, Devlali, and Dhule are included.
In Uttar Pradesh, key stations like Bareilly City, Saharanpur, Agra Idgah, and Siddharthnagar will be inaugurated.
Tamil Nadu features stations such as Chidambaram, Srirangam, and St. Thomas Mount.
In Gujarat, revamped stations include Hapa, Okha, Morbi, and Palitana.
Madhya Pradesh includes stations like Seoni, Orchha, and Shajapur.

In Rajasthan, eight stations—Fatehpur Shekhawati, Deshnok, Bundi, Mandalgarh, Gogamedi, Rajgarh, Govindgarh, and Mandawar-Mahua Road—are part of the upgrade. The Deshnoke station reflects traditional architecture with temple-style arches and pillars.

Railway Development Projects:

PM Modi will launch the 58 km Churu–Sadulpur rail line and dedicate electrification of major sections:
- Suratgarh–Phalodi (336 km)
- Phulera–Degana (109 km)
- Udaipur–Himmatnagar (210 km)
- Phalodi–Jaisalmer (157 km)
- Samdari–Barmer (129 km)

Indian Railways is also moving towards 100% electrification, making operations more efficient and eco-friendly.

Road Infrastructure Boost:

Launch of seven major highway projects worth ₹4,850 crore.
Foundation stones for:
- Three vehicular underpasses on NH-58 in Pushkar.
- Widening of NH-11 and NH-70.
Upgrade of 12 state highways covering 757 km under the Rajasthan State Highway Development Programme with a cost of ₹3,240 crore.
Prominent routes include Mangaliyawas–Padukalan, Beawar–Tehla–Alniyawas, and Dantiwada–Pipar–Merta City.
Plans are underway for an additional 900 km of road upgrades.

Clean Energy and Power Projects:

PM Modi will lay the foundation for key solar power projects:

300 MW project by NEEPCO in Bikaner
100 MW project by SJVN in Nawa
Projects in Didwana and Kuchaman
Launch of transmission systems in Sirohi and Mewar under Powergrid

He will also inaugurate:

500 MW Kalasar and 300 MW Shimbhu Ka Bhurj solar plants
Neemuch Transmission System, Bikaner power evacuation project, and expansion of Fatehgarh-II Power Station

These initiatives align with India’s clean energy goals under the Make in India mission.