On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated rail and road projects worth
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated rail and road projects worth Rs 5,470 crore in Jalandhar to boost regional connectivity and infrastructure.
Background
The inauguration included 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. New train services, such as the Amritsar-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express, were flagged off in Jalandhar.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAmrit Bharat Station Scheme: A central government initiative for the redevelopment of railway stations.
- FactProject value: Rs 5,470 crore for rail and road projects in Jalandhar.
- PlaceJalandhar: Located in the state of Punjab.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of railway and road infrastructure acts as a catalyst for regional economic development and rural-urban integration in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reduction in transit times and costs for agricultural produce movement
- Last-mile connectivity: Bridging the infrastructure gap between rural hinterlands and urban markets
- Employment generation: Direct and indirect job creation through large-scale infrastructure construction
Keywords: Infrastructure development · Regional connectivity · Amrit Bharat Station Scheme · Economic integration · Logistics
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