New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- In a major boost to the country's infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved four major railway multi-tracking projects across four states at an estimated cost of Rs 24,634 crore. These projects aim to connect approximately 3,633 villages and significantly enhance the capacity and efficiency of the Indian Railways network.
According to union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the projects will add nearly 894 kilometres of railway lines across 18 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. The new lines are scheduled to be completed by 2030-31 and are expected to ease congestion, improve logistics, and boost regional connecti...