The Centre’s ₹7,470 crore railway budget for Chhattisgarh has sparked jubilation, with CM Vishnu Deo Sai voicing deep appreciation for PM Modi and Minister Vaishnaw. This funding is set to supercharge the state’s transport network under the double-engine paradigm.
Marking a 24-fold escalation from the 2009-14 era’s ₹311 crore yearly average, the investment fuels ₹51,080 crore worth of live projects. From laying fresh tracks to overhauling stations and fortifying safety, every aspect is being addressed comprehensively.
The Raoghat-Jagdalpur rail link stands out as a beacon for Bastar’s tribal regions. ‘A monumental present from Delhi, this will ignite development in our remote forests,’ the Chief Minister stated enthusiastically.
With Parmalkasa-Kharsia and new freight corridors approved, expect passenger trains to proliferate, nearly doubling in number and enhancing efficiency for commuters and cargo.
Amrit Bharat is modernizing 32 stations, including now-ready Dongargarh (Phase-I), Ambikapur, Bhanupratappur, Bhilai, and Urkura. Vande Bharat’s two pairs and Amrit Bharat’s single pair are already ferrying passengers in luxury and speed.
CM Sai’s thanks extend the sentiments of all Chhattisgarhis, recognizing these efforts as harbingers of prosperity in business, leisure travel, manufacturing, employment, and beyond. The rails are rolling towards a brighter future.