Cabinet panel clears Railway Ministry’s three multitracking projects in six States
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चर्चा में क्यों
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three multitracking projects for the Railway Ministry to expand the rail network by 901 km across six states.
पृष्ठभूमि
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved projects costing ₹23,437 crore. The projects target expansion in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, aiming for completion by 2030-31.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्यTotal cost of the three multitracking projects is ₹23,437 crore
- तथ्यThe projects will increase the existing railway network by approximately 901 km
- तथ्यThe projects aim to provide connectivity to approximately 4,161 villages
- स्थानStates covered by the projects: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
- तथ्यExpected completion timeline for the projects is 2030-31
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss how expanding railway infrastructure through multitracking projects can facilitate regional integration and economic growth in rural India.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Logistics efficiency: Reducing transit times for goods and services to enhance hinterland connectivity
- Rural-Urban linkage: Bridging the infrastructure gap for 4,161 villages to improve market access
- Tourism-led growth: Improving rail access to tourist destinations to boost regional economies
कीवर्ड: multitracking · infrastructure development · regional connectivity · logistics efficiency · rural integration
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