✎ Cabinet approves ₹10,783 crore multi-tracking projects to expand 656 km rail network, boosting efficiency, logistics, and connectivity in 5 states by 2029-30.
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multi-tracking railway projects spanning 656 km across 14 districts in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, with an estimated cost of ₹10,783 crore. These projects—Khargapur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, Katni-Pendra Road fourth line, and Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pendra Road third line—aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity for passengers and freight. The initiatives align with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, boosting multi-modal logistics and supporting the government’s vision of inclusive growth, job creation, and regional development. For banking and SSC aspirants, this highlights the government’s focus on infrastructure-led economic growth, a key theme in exams like RBI Grade B and SBI PO, where questions on budgetary allocations, fiscal policies, and developmental schemes are common.
The projects will add 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) freight capacity, benefiting industries like coal, cement, and steel, while reducing logistics costs and carbon emissions—aligning with climate goals. The improved rail links will connect 4,790 villages (population ~56 lakh) and key tourist destinations such as the Taratarini Temple and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. For SSC aspirants, this underscores the importance of rail infrastructure in socio-economic development, while banking exams may test knowledge on public-private partnerships, budgetary allocations, or the economic impact of such projects. The emphasis on sustainability and efficiency also ties into broader governance topics like climate finance and policy implementation.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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