The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved four major infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Railways, with a total estimated cost of ₹11,169 crore.
Approved Projects:
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Itarsi – Nagpur (4th Line)
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Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) – Parbhani Doubling
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Aluabari Road – New Jalpaiguri (3rd and 4th Line)
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Dangoaposi – Jaroli (3rd and 4th Line)
Key Highlights:
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These multi-tracking projects aim to ease congestion, enhance line capacity, and improve operational efficiency for Indian Railways.
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The initiatives align with PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning.
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The projects will cover 13 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
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A total of 574 km of new railway tracks will be added, benefiting 2,309 villages and around 43.6 lakh people.
Strategic Benefits:
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These routes are critical for transporting coal, cement, clinker, gypsum, fly ash, containers, agri-products, and petroleum.
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The projects will handle an additional freight load of 95.91 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum).
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Environmental impact includes:
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Reduction in oil imports by 16 crore litres
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CO₂ emission reduction by 515 crore kg — equivalent to planting 20 crore trees
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Broader Impact:
These railway developments are integral to realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) India, by promoting local development, employment, and economic empowerment through better connectivity and streamlined logistics.
