Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three railway multitracking projects

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three railway multitracking projects

¨     Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three railway multitracking projects.

¨     The total estimated cost of the projects is ₹9,072 crore.

¨     These works will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 307 kilometers.

¨     This expansion will cover eight districts. These districts are in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

¨     The approved sections include the Gondia-Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh-Kiul third and fourth line, and Gamharia-Chandil third and fourth line.

¨     Approximately 5,407 villages are expected to receive improved connectivity.

¨     These projects are expected to benefit approximately 9.8 million people.

¨     The additional tracks are expected to reduce congestion on busy routes.

¨     This initiative supports the government's vision of building a New India.

¨     It aims to promote balanced regional development.

¨     These projects have been planned under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

¨     Rail access to the Kachnar Shiva Temple will improve. Connectivity to the Dhuandhar Waterfall will also improve.

¨     These projects will strengthen links to Kanha National Park and Pench National Park.

¨     Access to the Bargi Dam and Chandil Dam will improve.

¨     Connectivity to the Dalma Hilltop and Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary will also improve.

¨     These routes are essential for transporting coal and steel and are also used to transport iron ore, cement, and fertilizers.