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PM Modi News highlights: PM Modi lays the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country virtually.

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country.

PM Modi News highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country via video conferencing under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme....Read More

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• 6 Aug 2023, 12:02:15 PM IST

  PM Modis dig at opposition

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the opposition saying, “There is only one echo everywhere…Inspired by Quit India Movement, entire country is now saying corruption, dynasty, appeasement should quit India.” He added, “Part of opposition working on principle that neither will they work nor let others work.”

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:50:35 AM IST

  ‘Amrit station symbol of city's ancient heritage': PM Modi

  “Each Amrit station will become a symbol of the city's modern aspirations and ancient heritage,” PM Modi said. He added, “Our emphasis is on making Indian Railways modern as well as environment friendly.”

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:31:34 AM IST

  India is at the beginning of its golden age: PM Modi

  “India, which is moving towards the goal of development, is at the beginning of its golden age. There is new energy, there is new inspiration, there are new resolutions. In this light, today a new chapter is also beginning in the history of Indian Railways,” PM Modi said.

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:23:40 AM IST

  PM Modi addresses foundation stone laying ceremony

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the foundation laying ceremony of the re-development of 508 railway stations via video-conferencing. 

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:11:31 AM IST

  PM Modi launches project to revamp 508 railway stations - FULL LIST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across India as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Check the full list of stations HERE

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:07:36 AM IST

  PM Modi lays foundation stone for re-development of railway stations

  PM Modi has begun laying the foundation stone for re-development of 508 railway stations across the country via video-conferencing. 

   

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:04:29 AM IST

  Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on re-development of railway stations

  Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the development of these stations is a major focus of the government. “Our prime minister is personally monitoring the progress of these railway stations. He has given inputs in designs of these stations and will be laying the foundation of these 508 stations,” he said.

• 6 Aug 2023, 11:03:12 AM IST

  India's stations are all set to get modernised: PM Modi

  Appreciating the redevelopment of 508 railway stations in India, PM Modi on his Facebook page said, “India's stations are all set to get modernised.” Noting that railways are the preferred mode of transport for people across the country, he has emphasised the importance of providing world-class amenities at railway stations.

• 6 Aug 2023, 10:56:52 AM IST

  List of stations to be re-developed 

  These 508 stations are spread across 27 states and union territories, including 55 each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, 49 in Bihar, 44 in Maharashtra, 37 in West Bengal, 34 in Madhya Pradesh, 32 in Assam, 25 in Odisha, 22 in Punjab, 21 each in Gujarat and Telangana, 20 in Jharkhand, 18 each in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, 15 in Haryana, 13 in Karnataka among others.

• 6 Aug 2023, 10:54:56 AM IST

  What is the Amrit Bharat Station scheme?

  Launched in February, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme envisages the development of stations on a continuous basis with a long-term approach. It involves the preparation of ‘master plans’ and their implementation in phases to improve the amenities at the stations. The scheme was launched to redevelop 1,309 stations across the country. 

• 6 Aug 2023, 10:46:00 AM IST

  What is the re-development aimed at?

  The re-development of railway stations is aimed to provide modern passenger amenities along with ensuring well-designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration, and well-designed signage for the guidance of passengers,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. The design of these station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage, and architecture, it added.

• 6 Aug 2023, 10:36:04 AM IST

  Re-development under Amrit Bharat Station scheme

  The foundation laying ceremony of the railway stations across the country will be under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of almost ₹25,000 crore. 

• 6 Aug 2023, 10:34:20 AM IST

  PM Modi to begin the foundation stone laying ceremony at 11 am

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be laying the foundation stone for the re-development of 508 railway stations today at 11 am. Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi had posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Tomorrow, August 6, is a landmark day for the railways sector. At 11 AM, the foundation stone to redevelop 508 railway stations across India will be laid under the historic Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. At a cost of almost ₹25,000 crore, the redevelopment will revolutionize how rail infrastructure is imagined in our nation. It will boost 'Ease of Living' and enhance comfort as well as convenience.”