Prime Minister Modi inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat stations in 18 states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat stations from Rajasthan in 18 states on Thursday. The PM also committed 43 projects totaling Rs 23,400 crore to the country.

The prime minister also inaugurated a new express train that will connect Bikaner and Mumbai, as well as projects totaling Rs 26,000 crore in Rajasthan.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma were present at the event.

A long-term project to gradually improve railway stations throughout India is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Under this program, customized plans are made for every station, and development is done in phases according to the demands of each station.

The modernization of station structures, the integration of the city's two sides through the station, and enhanced connectivity with other forms of transportation like buses and metro services are all priorities of the Amrit Bharat Station Project. The accessibility of stations for people with disabilities is given particular consideration. The project also includes noise-cancelling tracks, eco-friendly projects, and thorough planning to improve the environment as a whole. Converting train stations into urban hubs with a range of uses beyond transportation is the ultimate objective.

Indian Railways is making a concerted effort to update its infrastructure and improve the journey for millions of passengers with this project. Modern facilities including beautifully designed facades, refurbished platforms, roof plazas, landscaped areas, kiosks, food courts, and kid-friendly play places are all part of this. Approach roads are being widened, obstructions are being removed, clear signage is being put in place, pedestrian routes are being created, parking spaces are being expanded, and lighting systems are being improved in order to guarantee smooth access.

The local architecture, culture, and legacy will all be incorporated into the stations built under this project. For instance, the Modhera Sun Temple serves as the inspiration for the Ahmedabad station, and the Dwararkadheesh Temple serves as the inspiration for the Dwarka station.

Gandhinagar became the first station to be upgraded under this project in 2021, equipped with a five-star hotel and modern amenities.

The complete list of Amrit Stations opened today is as follows:

Andhra Pradesh

Sullurupeta

Assam

Haibargaon

Bihar

Pirpainti, Thawe

Chhattisgarh

Dongargarh, Bhanupratappur, Bhilai, Urkura, Ambikapur

Gujarat

Samakhiali, Morbi, Hapa, Jam Wanthali, Kanalus Junction, Okha, Mithapur Rajula Junction, Sihor Junction, Palitana, Mahuva, Jam Jodhpur, Limbdi, Derol, Karamsad, Utran, Kosamba Junction, Dakor

Haryana

Mandi Dabwali

Himachal Pradesh

Baijnath Paprola

Jharkhand

Sankarpur, Rajmahal, Govindpur Road

Karnataka

Munirabad, Bagalkot, Gadag, Gokak Road, Dharwad

Kerala 

Vadakara, Chirayinkeezh

Madhya Pradesh

Shajapur, Narmadapuram, Katni South, Shridham, Seoni, Orchha

Maharashtra

Parel, Chinchpokli, Vadala Road, Matunga, Shahad, Lonand, Kedgaon, Lasalgaon, Murtizapur Junction, Devlali, Dhule, Savda, Chanda Fort, NSCB Itawri Junction, Amgaon

Puducherry 

Mahe

Rajasthan

Fatehpur Shekhawati, Rajgarh, Govind Garh, Deshnoke, Gogameri, Mandawar Mahuwa Road, Bundi, Mandal Garh

Tamil Nadu

Samalpatti, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Vriddhachalam Junction, Mannargudi, Polur, Srirangam, Kulitturai, St Thomas Mount

Telangana 

Begumpet, Karimnagar, Warangal

Uttar Pradesh

Bijnor, Saharanpur Junction, Idgah Agra Junction, Goverdhan, Fatehabad, Karchana, Govindpuri, Pokhrayan, Izzatnagar, Bareilly City, Hathras City, Ujhani, Siddharth Nagar, Swaminarayan Chappia, Mailani Junction, Gola Gokarannath, Ramghat Halt, Suraimanpur, Balrampur

West Bengal

Panagarh, Kalyani Ghoshpara, Joychandi Pahar