GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 26th Nov. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved three major multi-tracking projects under the Ministry of Railways, with a total cost of approximately Rs. 7,927 crore. The projects aim to enhance logistical efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve transportation networks, contributing to India’s economic growth.
The approved projects are:
- Jalgaon – Manmad 4th line (160 km)
- Bhusawal – Khandwa 3rd & 4th line (131 km)
- Prayagraj (Iradatganj) – Manikpur 3rd Line (84 km)
The projects will also enhance connectivity on the Mumbai–Prayagraj–Varanasi route, benefiting pilgrims, tourists, and transportation of essential goods like agriculture products, coal, steel, and cement. The initiative will support the country’s climate goals by reducing CO2 emissions by 271 crore kg, equivalent to planting 11 crore trees.
In line with Prime Minister Modi’s Vision of a New India, the projects will help make the region self-reliant by providing employment opportunities and strengthening multi-modal connectivity under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The developments will also benefit rural areas, improve access to religious and heritage sites, and promote tourism across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
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