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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations on Thursday during a special event in Bikaner, Rajasthan. These stations developed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore are across 86 districts in 18 states.
PM Modi wrote on X, “Tomorrow, 22nd May is a landmark day for India’s railway infrastructure. The Amrit Stations will boost comfort, connectivity and celebrate our glorious culture!”
In Bikaner, the PM will inaugurate Deshnoke station under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme and flag-off Bikaner-Mumbai express train. He will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore and address a public function in Palana.
“Over 1,300 stations are being redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,” a government statement said.
The redeveloped Amrit stations across India integrate modern infrastructure with cultural heritage, passenger-centric amenities including those for Divyangjan and sustainable practices to enhance the travel experience.
