NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, AUG 6
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for revamping 508 railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme via video conferencing.
The mega project is worth around Rs 25,000 crore.
માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદીએ આજે 'અમૃત ભારત સ્ટેશન' યોજના અન્વયે દેશના 508 રેલ્વે સ્ટેશનોના પુનઃનિર્માણ કાર્યનો શુભારંભ નવી દિલ્હીથી વિડિયો કોન્ફરન્સ દ્વારા કરાવ્યો હતો.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલ મંત્રીશ્રી, સાંસદશ્રીઓ, ધરાસભ્યશ્રીઓ તેમજ અન્ય મહાનુભાવો સાથે… pic.twitter.com/d8lRdYyTCm
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 6, 2023
- 55 each in UP and Rajasthan, 49 in Bihar, 44 in Maharashtra, 37 in W Bengal, 34 in MP, 32 in Assam, 25 in Odisha, 22 in Punjab, 21 each in Gujarat and Telangana, 20 in Jharkhand, 18 each in AP and Tamil Nadu, 15 in Haryana, 13 in Karnataka
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Marking a transformative moment!
Excited to witness the foundation stone laying ceremony for the spectacular redevelopment of Tiruttani Railway Station, promising world-class amenities that will elevate the travel experience for all passengers! #Chennai #AmritBharatStations pic.twitter.com/Hd0vIexsY5
— DRM Chennai (@DrmChennai) August 6, 2023
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
A Heartfelt Gratitude: Young Keerthy Priya Thanks Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi for Perambur Railway Station's Redevelopment!
🚄✨ Her excitement is palpable as she looks forward to a transformed journey to her hometown.
.#AmritBharatStations pic.twitter.com/hG5bnpWctt— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) August 6, 2023
Little Voices, Big Celebrations! 🎉🚄
Perambur Railway School kids chanting 'Bharat Bharat, Amrit Bharat' with joy, embracing the redevelopment programme.
Witness their happiness as they look forward to a brighter future!#AmritBharatStations pic.twitter.com/apNj8War9w
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) August 6, 2023
Little Voices, Big Celebrations! 🎉🚄
Perambur Railway School kids chanting 'Bharat Bharat, Amrit Bharat' with joy, embracing the redevelopment programme.
Witness their happiness as they look forward to a brighter future!#AmritBharatStations pic.twitter.com/apNj8War9w
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) August 6, 2023
While speaking at the event virtually, Modi said that India’s prestige on global scale has increased.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલે આ અવસરે જણાવ્યું કે, માનનીય વડાપ્રધાનશ્રીએ જનસેવા અને ઇઝ ઓફ લિવિંગ વધારવાની પ્રતિબદ્ધતા હોય તો કેવા ક્રાંતિકારી પરિણામ લાવી શકાય તે દેશને બતાવ્યું છે. તેમણે કહ્યું કે, માનનીય વડાપ્રધાનશ્રીના સુશાસનમાં દેશમાં રેલવે, રોડ, હવાઈ સેવાઓ સહિતની… pic.twitter.com/XceNeJq0bu
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 6, 2023
“Today, the focus of the entire world is on India…World’s attitude towards India has changed. There are two reasons behind it—First, Indian brought in a full majority government after almost 30 years and secondly, the full majority government took major decisions and continuously worked for a permanent solution to the challenges,” he said.
માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદી દ્વારા વીડિયો કોન્ફરન્સના માધ્યમથી ગુજરાત સહિત દેશના 508 સ્ટેશનોના પુન:વિકાસના કાર્યના શિલાન્યાસ પ્રસંગે અમદાવાદના અસારવા રેલવે સ્ટેશન ખાતે મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલની ઉપસ્થિતિ. #AmritBharatStations https://t.co/anwuUEIsSJ
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 6, 2023
He also spoke about the historic Quit India Movement and the Swadeshi Movement.
“9th August is the day when the historic Quit India Movement began. Mahatma Gandhi gave the mantra and the Quit India Movement filled new energy into the steps of India towards attaining freedom,” Modi said.
માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદી આજે 'અમૃત ભારત સ્ટેશન યોજના' અંતર્ગત ગુજરાતના 21 સહિત દેશભરના કુલ 508 સ્ટેશનોના પુન:વિકાસના કાર્યનો વર્ચ્યુઅલ માધ્યમથી કરશે શિલાન્યાસ.#AmritBharatStations pic.twitter.com/g6P0Qr1M9Z
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 6, 2023
“There is just one voice everywhere-Corruption, Quit India. Dynasty, Quit India, Appeasement, Quit India,” said Modi.
As the nation celebrates National Handloom Day on Monday, Modi said that for every Indian, it is the day to remind themselves of the resolution of ‘Vocal for Local’. Modi also accused Opposition of “negative politics”.
Modi also criticised the Opposition for not opposing the new Parliament building. “Unfortunately, a faction of the Opposition in our country is following the old ways even today..The country built a modern Parliament building…It has representation from the ruling as well as the Opposition. But this faction of the Opposition opposed the new Parliament building,” said Modi.
He is also added that for 70 years, they didn’t even build a war memorial for the Bravehearts of the country. “We redeveloped Kartavya Path and they opposed that too…When National War Memorial was built they felt no shame in criticising it…Even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s statue of unity, the tallest building in the world, was criticised,” he added.
Amrit Bharat Scheme
Colourful cultural performances marked the launch of #AmritBharatStations by Hon'ble PM today – Glimpses from Gudivancheri, Nagercoil, Tiruppur and Salem pic.twitter.com/0By8yNeK8k
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) August 6, 2023
This is the vision of government’s ‘Naya Bharat’. The Amrit Bharat Scheme was launched on December 27 last year. The scheme was launched to redevelop 1,309 stations.
The festivities and a section of audience at Salem and Nagercoil stations as the railheads get ready for a grand makeover under #AmritBharatStations
Hon'ble PM will unveil foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 stations pan India and 25 stns in SR under #AmritBharatStation pic.twitter.com/bx9Nwo2xpL
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) August 6, 2023
“These stations will be redeveloped at a cost of more than Rs 24,470 crore. Master Plans are being prepared for development of these stations as ‘City Centres’, with proper integration of both sides of the city. This integrated approach is driven by the holistic vision of overall urban development of the city, centred around the railway station,” the PMO said.
Celebrating India's Rich Culture:
Vadakara Palakkad Division initiates 508 #AmritBharatStations – Witness the grace and artistry of Bharatanatyam, as a young dancer adds charm to the event! 🕺🏽✨
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.#SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/CF2oflJjKN— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) August 6, 2023
The aim of the scheme is to prepare a master plan for railway stations and revamp the stations in a phased manner.
Foot overbridges, escalators, elevators, two-wheeler and car parking areas, signages, improvement of platforms and platform shelters are among the other facilities to come up at the stations.
The stations are slated to have upgraded amenities such as improved access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lift/escalators as necessary, free Wi-Fi, kiosks for local products through schemes such as ‘One Station One Product’.
Ceremonial functions in Southern Railway
In Southern Railway, ceremonial functions were organized at all the 25 stations in the august presence of elected representatives, eminent persons from various fields, renowned sportsperson, freedom fighters and senior Government and Railway officials. School/College students participated in large numbers. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions held as part of ‘Amrit Bharat Stations’.
Cultural events were organized at all the 25 stations. To celebrate the momentous launch of ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’, Selfie points were installed at all the stations.
Amrit Bharat Stations in Southern Railway
| Sl.NO | Division | No.of Stations | Station Names | Sanctioned Cost
(in Rs. Cr) |
| 1. | MAS | 8 | 1. Chengalpattu jn | 18 |
| 2. Perambur | 15 | |||
| 3. Guduvancheri | 21 | |||
| 4. Tiruvallur | 16 | |||
| 5. Tiruttani | 11 | |||
| 6. Gummidipundi | 17 | |||
| 7. Arakkonamjn | 22 | |||
| 8. JolarperttaiJn | 16 | |||
| 2 | SA | 4 | 1. Salem Jn | 45 |
| 2. KarurJn | 34 | |||
| 3. Tiruppur | 22 | |||
| 4. PodanurJn | 24 | |||
| 3. | MDU | 2 | 1. Tenkasi | 17 |
| 2. VirudhunagarJn | 25 | |||
| 4. | TPJ | 4 | 1. MayiladuturaiJn | 20 |
| 2. ThanjavurJn | 23 | |||
| 3. VillupuramJn | 24 | |||
| 4. Puducherry | 93 | |||
| 5 | PGT | 6 | 1. Kasaragod | 25 |
| 2. Payyanur | 32 | |||
| 3. Vadakara | 23 | |||
| 4. Tirur | 18 | |||
| 5. ShoranurJn | 25 | |||
| 6. Mangalore Jn | 19 | |||
| 6 | TVC | 1 | 1. NagercoilJn | 11 |
| Total | 25 | 616 |
These 25 stations in Southern Railway, for which foundation stone was laid by Hon’ble Prime Minister, will be taken up for comprehensive development at a total sanctioned cost of over Rs. 616 Crores. This includes 18 stations in Tamil Nadu, 5 in Kerala, One in Karnataka and One in Puducherry (UT) in the first phase (List of stations in Annexure-A). The Puducherry Station is being redeveloped to the international standards at a cost of Rs. 93 Crores under comprehensive Station Redevelopment scheme.
In Southern Railway, a total of 93 stations, including these 24 stations, have been identified for development under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This includes 62 stations in Tamil Nadu, 27 stations in Kerala, 2 stations in Puducherry(UT) and one station each in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh jurisdiction of Southern Railway.
The following improvements are planned at the identified stations as part of Phase-I development under Amrit Bharat Scheme at the 25 railway stations in Southern Railway:
- Foot Over Bridges
- Escalators & Lifts
- Improvements to circulating area, façade & waiting areas
- Two/four wheeler parking
- Landscaping / Horticulture
- Integrated Passenger Information System
- Signages
- Improvements to Platforms & Platform shelters
- Better illumination & Power supply arrangements
- Installation of CCTV Cameras
- Enhanced Wi-Fi
Key features of Amrit Bharat Scheme
The Ministry of Railways conceptualized a novel scheme of ‘Amrit Bharat Stations’ aiming at redevelopment of railway stations with a long-term vision, on a continuous basis. Amrit Bharat stations will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, clean and spacious waiting areas, and modern passenger-friendly amenities and seamless multi-modal connectivity
Amrit Bharat Station scheme aims to cater for introduction of new amenities for passengers as well as upgradation and replacement of existing amenities. The scheme aims at preparation of Master Plans of the Railway stations and implementation of the Master Plan in phases to enhance the facilities at the station in the long run.
Puducherry Railway Station set to witness ‘remarkable transformation’: Southern Railway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid foundation stone for the major upgradation of Puducherry railway station via video-conferencing under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy and Speaker R Selvam were among those who were present at a function held on the railway station premises.
Puducherry railway station is among the 25 stations in Southern Railway “which is set to witness remarkable transformation under the AMBSS”.
A release from the Southern Railway said, “the historic city of Puducherry known for its serene beaches, colonial architecture and rich cultural heritage is set to witness a transformation of its railway station into a state-of-the-art transportation hub, blending modernity with aesthetics.” Puducherry railway station “is all set for a complete revamp at a cost of Rs 93 crore offering world class facilities to cater to the increasing number of tourists and passengers,” the release said.
