'India Has Stopped Seeing Small Dreams': PM Modi After Laying Foundation Stone Of Multiple Railway Projects

In Odisha, foundation stone was laid for 21 Amrit Bharat Railway stations, with an estimated cost of Rs 900 Cr.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 553 Railway Stations and 1,500 ROB/RUB for Rs 41,000 Cr today. These projects aim to transform the Railway infrastructure of the country. While inaugurating the projects, PM Modi said that the scale and speed with which work is being done in the country has surprised everyone. He said that today's India doesn't dream small. "Today's program is a symbol of the new work culture of the new India. Whatever India does today... it does that at unprecedented speed and an unprecedented scale. Today's India has stopped seeing small dreams. We dream big and work day and night to fulfill them. This determination is visible in this developed India, developed railway programme,” said PM Modi.

After laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 553 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, PM Modi said that it will enhance the people's travel experience. He also laid foundation stone and inaugurated rail overbridges and underpasses across India. The Prime Minister said that these development works will generate employment that will benefit the youth of the country.

आज का ये कार्यक्रम नए भारत की नई कार्य संस्कृति का प्रतीक है।

आज भारत जो करता है... अभूतपूर्व स्पीड से करता है,

आज भारत जो करता है... अभूतपूर्व स्केल से करता है।

आज के भारत ने छोटे-छोटे सपने देखना छोड़ दिया है। हम बड़े सपने देखते हैं और उन्हें पूरा करने के लिए दिन-रात एक कर… pic.twitter.com/bASr8Ggqtf — BJP (@BJP4India) February 26, 2024

With 2000 projects being launched in one go, India is set to witness a mega transformation of its railway infrastructure. https://t.co/AegQwerpEZ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024

Odisha Railway Projects

In Odisha, foundation stone has been laid for 21 Amrit Bharat Railway stations, with an estimated cost of Rs 900 Cr. The list includes prominent stations such as Bimlagarh, Jaroli, Rairangpur, Panposh, Baleswar, Betnoti, Sambalpur City, Jharsuguda Road, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Rayagada, Paralakhemundi, Koraput, Jeypore, Talcher, Raghunathpur, Paradeep, Kendujhargarh, Bhadrak, Belpahar, and Brajarajnagar.

The state of Odisha is witnessing a significant boost in infrastructure development with a total of 52 Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) projects scheduled for dedication or foundation laying. The cumulative project cost for these stands at Rs.1420 Cr. In the East Coast Railway zone alone, 30 ROB/RUBs with a total cost of Rs.1288 Cr are slated for development.

Andhra Railway Projects

The East Coast Railway zone, which also covers some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states, foundation stone has been laid in 22 Amrit Bharat Railway stations with a sanctioned cost of Rs 790 Cr. This initiative is expected to enhance station facilities, making travel more comfortable for passengers. The stations are Naupada, Simhachalam, Bobbili, Srikakulam Rd., Parvatipuram, Chipurupalle, Sambalpur City, Jharsuguda Rd., Titlagarh, Kesinga, Rayagada, Paralakhemundi, Koraput, Jeypore, Talcher, Raghunathpur, Paradeep, Kendujhargarh, Bhadrak, Araku, Kottavalasa and Ichachapuram.

Amrit Station Redevelopment Project

The Amrit stations redevelopment project promises improved station accessibility, air concourse, wider Foot Over Bridge (FOB), waiting areas, toilet facilities, lift and escalator installations, and enhanced cleanliness. Passengers can also look forward to amenities such as free Wi-Fi, local product kiosks, executive lounges, and spaces for business meetings.

Similarly, the ROB/RUB projects aim to bring visible benefits to the public, removing traffic barriers, enhancing safety, and improving overall transportation efficiency. The construction of railway over bridges and under bridges is expected to boost convenience, comfort, and mobility for road users by reducing congestion, pollution, and travel time.