Prime Minister Narendra Modi
To enhance the rail travel experience, 553 stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
India now dreams big and works day and night to fulfil its dreams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he launched more than 2,000 rail infrastructure projects worth about Rs 41,000 crore.
The third term of his government will begin from June, but the scale and speech with which it has been working have surprised people, Modi said in his video address, taking note of the recent launch of several development projects.
People have seen a new India being built in the last 10 years, he said, underlining the transformation in the railways, including the launch of Vande Bharat trains, an emphasis on cleanliness and electrification of tracks.
The Indian Railways used to be a victim of politics but it is now the main basis of the ease of travel, he said, asserting that it has also been a big source of employment.
Modi cautioned people, saying the increase in the budget due to the country’s growing economy will not have an impact on the ground if revenue leaks due to scams.
Renovated railway stations are being used to promote local culture and artisans, he added.
The financial losses of the railways used to be a common refrain earlier, but the national transporter is a big force of transformation now, the prime minister said.
“I want to tell youngsters that their dreams are my resolve. Your dreams and hard work and my resolve are a guarantee of ‘Viksit Bharat’,” he said.
In a swipe at previous governments, Modi said his dispensation stopped the loot of public money and every penny earned was used in expanding railway services.
“Today, the foundation stone for the re-development of 554 Railway stations in over 300 districts in 27 states has been done. I have also inaugurated the Gomti Nagar railway station in Uttar Pradesh. Today, the foundation stone for constructing 1500 Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges over Indian Railways have also been done,” PM Modi said.
“Our govt’s 3rd term will begin from June. Speed, the scale of our work surprising people,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi said, “We have seen new India being built in the last 10 years. I want to tell youngsters, their dreams are my resolve. Your dreams, hard work and my resolve guarantee of ‘Viksit Bharat’.”
To enhance the travel experience, 553 stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The foundation stones for these stations were also laid. Overbridges and underpasses across India were also inaugurated.
These works aim to further ‘Ease of Living’ for the people.
