PM Modi to visit Bengal, Assam on January 17, 18; will flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper train
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal and Assam to flag off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train and initiate several infrastructure projects.
Background
The first Vande Bharat sleeper train will operate between Howrah and Guwahati. The PM will also lay foundation stones for rail and road projects worth over ₹3,250 crore and perform bhoomi pujan for the Kaziranga elevated corridor project.
Facts for Prelims
- FactVande Bharat sleeper train route: Howrah to Guwahati
- FactTotal value of rail and road infrastructure projects to be initiated: over ₹3,250 crore
- PlaceKaziranga elevated corridor project location: Assam
- FactAmrit Bharat Express routes: New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil, New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli, Alipurduar-SMVT Bengaluru, and Alipurduar-Mumbai (Panvel)
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of high-speed rail infrastructure like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express contributes to regional connectivity and economic integration in Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical synergy: Reducing transit time between mainland India and Northeast to boost trade
- Last-mile connectivity: Integrating elevated corridors with existing rail networks for seamless movement
Keywords: Regional connectivity · Infrastructure development · Logistics efficiency · Economic integration
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