In Pics: PM to dedicate redeveloped Hosapete station, resembling Hampi monuments

India

oi-Deepika S

Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
will
dedicate
to
the
nation
the
electrification
of
Hosapete-Hubballi-Tinaighat
section
of
the
railway
network
and
the
upgradation
of
Hosapete
station
for
boosting
connectivity
in
the
region.

Developed
at
a
cost
of
over
Rs
530
crore,
the
electrification
project
establishes
seamless
train
operation
on
electric
traction.

The
redeveloped
Hosapete
station
will
provide
convenient
and
modern
facilities
to
travellers.
It
has
been
designed
to
resemble
the
Hampi
monuments,
the
statement
said.

Hampi
is
famous
for
its
many
well-preserved
temples,
palaces,
and
other
architectural
structures,
which
reflect
the
rich
culture
and
history
of
the
Vijayanagara
Empire.
The
city
is
also
known
for
its
striking
natural
beauty,
with
large
boulders,
hills,
and
rivers
creating
a
dramatic
landscape.

Some
of
the
popular
attractions
in
Hampi
include
the
Virupaksha
Temple,
the
Vittala
Temple,
the
Lotus
Mahal,
the
Queen’s
Bath,
and
the
Elephant
Stables.
Visitors
can
also
explore
the
ruins
of
the
city’s
marketplaces,
residential
areas,
and
fortifications.

In
addition
to
its
historical
and
cultural
significance,
Hampi
is
also
a
popular
destination
for
outdoor
enthusiasts,
with
opportunities
for
hiking,
rock
climbing,
and
bouldering.
The
city’s
unique
landscape
and
stunning
vistas
make
it
a
favorite
among
photographers
as
well.

Prime
Minister
will
inaugurate
and
lay
the
foundation
stone
for
various
projects
of
Hubballi-Dharwad
smart
city.
The
total
estimated
cost
of
these
projects
is
about
Rs.
520
crores.
These
efforts
will
enhance
the
quality
of
life
by
creating
hygienic,
safe
and
functional
public
spaces
and
transform
the
town
into
a
futuristic
urban
centre.

Prime
Minister
will
lay
the
foundation
stone
of
the
Jayadeva
Hospital
and
Research
Centre.
The
hospital
will
be
developed
at
a
cost
of
about
Rs.
250
crores
and
will
provide
tertiary
cardiac
care
to
the
people
of
the
region.
In
order
to
further
augment
water
supply
in
the
region,
Prime
Minister
will
lay
the
foundation
stone
for
the
Dharwad
Multi
Village
Water
Supply
Scheme,
which
will
be
developed
at
a
cost
of
over
Rs.
1040
crores.

He
will
also
lay
the
foundation
stone
for
Tupparihalla
Flood
Damage
Control
Project,
which
will
be
developed
at
a
cost
of
about
Rs.
150
crores.
The
project
aims
to
mitigate
damage
caused
by
floods
and
involves
construction
of
retaining
walls
and
embankments.