Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several railway projects worth more than Rs 8,000 crore in Odisha via video conferencing today.
The projects include flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah, laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Puri and Cuttack railway stations, 100 per cent electrification of the rail network in Odisha, doubling of the Sambalpur-Titlagarh rail line, a new broad gauge line between Angul-Sukinda, the third line connecting Manoharpur-Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Jamga and a new broad-gauge line between Bichhupali-Jhartarbha.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister remarked that the people of Odisha and West Bengal are being presented with the Vande Bharat Express today which is a symbol of modern and aspirational India. “India’s speed and progress can be seen whenever a Vande Bharat Train runs from one place to another,” the PM said as he noted that this pace can now be witnessed in the states of Odisha and West Bengal. “This will entirely change the meaning of development along with the experience of travelling for the passengers.”
Travellers will now be able to shuttle between Kolkata and Puri within six and half hours, allowing for more business opportunities and providing new opportunities for the youth. According to the PM, a Vande Bharat line will strengthen the spiritual and cultural connection between Puri and Howrah. Fifteen such high-speed trains are already functional across several Indian states. In just one year, 120 km long rail lines have been laid in the country,, as compared to only 20 km Railway lines in the decade before 2014.
The mineral-rich state of Odisha is also thought to greatly benefit from the electrification of rail lines since emissions from diesel engines will be significantly reduced and help the overall industrial development of the state.
The Prime Minister also noted that these resources are being used for the development of the state and for the service of the poor in the villages.
“The central government is paying full attention to ensure that Odisha can successfully combat natural calamities,” the Prime Minister said as he informed that the Government has provided more than 8,000 crore rupees to the state for disaster management
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