Vaishnaw Outlines Status of Three Rail Projects in J&K
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Why in news
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw detailed the progress of critical railway infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir aimed at enhancing connectivity and trade.
Background
The government sanctioned DPRs for a 216 km line (Jalandhar Cantonment to Jammu Tawi) and surveys for lines to Katra (78 km) and Poonch (190 km). The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) spans 272 km and has reduced travel time by up to three hours.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceUSBRL: Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the rail network.
- FactJalandhar Cantonment to Jammu Tawi rail line length: 216 km.
- FactJammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra rail line length: 78 km.
- FactJammu/Reasi-Poonch rail line length: 190 km.
- PlaceGati Shakti Cargo Terminals: Commissioned in Samba; approvals granted for Kathua, Anantnag, and Jammu.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of railway infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir contributes to regional economic integration and the promotion of local trade.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- economic integration
- logistics efficiency
- trade facilitation
- regional connectivity
Keywords: infrastructure development · logistics · economic integration · connectivity · trade facilitation
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