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Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat stations across 18 states from Bikaner, Rajasthan.
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These stations, situated in 86 districts across 18 States and union territories, have been developed at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- The scheme aims to enhance and modernise railway stations throughout the Indian Railways network.
- The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, in 2022.
- The scheme currently intends to upgrade and modernise over 1,300 stations across the Indian Railway system.
Key improvements include:
- Upgraded entry and exit points
- Renovated waiting halls, toilets, platforms, and roofing
- Installation of lifts, escalators, and free Wi-Fi where required
- Enhanced signage and passenger information systems.
- Urban development focus