Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The Rail Budget 2025 marks a new era for Odisha's railway infrastructure, ushering in unprecedented growth, modernization, and connectivity, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.
He stated that ongoing projects and future investments will strengthen Odisha's position as a key player in India's railway network while significantly contributing to regional economic growth.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, Vaishnaw unveiled key highlights of the 2025 Rail Budget for Odisha via video conferencing from New Delhi.
He announced a record budgetary allocation of Rs.10,599 crore for railway development in Odisha, a 12.5-fold increase from the Rs.838 crore allocated during the 2009-2014 period.
He f...