PM Launches Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 508 Stations In 27 States

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the commencement of the redevelopment project for 508 railway stations throughout the nation through video conferencing. These stations are distributed across 27 states and union territories, with significant numbers in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan (55 each), Bihar (49), Maharashtra (44), West Bengal (37), Madhya Pradesh (34), Assam (32), Odisha (25), Punjab (22), and Gujarat and Telangana (21 each).

There are 20 stations in Jharkhand, and 18 each in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Furthermore, the states of Haryana and Karnataka will have 15 and 13 stations redeveloped, respectively, as per the information provided by the Prime Minister's Office.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Karnataka

Ballari, Ghataprabha, Gokak Road, Bidar, Mangalore Jn, Harihar, Alnavar, Gadag, Arsikere, Kalaburagi Jn (Gulbarga), Shahabad, Wadi, Koppal

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Lists in Maharashtra

Mumbai Division - Byculla, Chinchpokli, Paral, Matunga, Kurla, Vidyavihar, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Mumbra, Diva, Shahad, Titwala, Igatpuri, Wadala Road, Sandhurst Road

Pune Division - Kolhapur, Hadapsar, Chinchwad, Satara, Sangli, Karad, Talegaon, Hatkanangle, Akurdi, Baramati, Dehurod, Kedgaon, Uruli, Lonand, Wathar, Phaltan

Nagpur Division - Balharshah, Betul, Chandrapur, Sevagram, Pulgaon, Dhamangaon, Amala, Narkhel, Katol, Pandhurna, Junnardeo, Hinganghat, Multai, Ghoradongri, Godhani

Bhusaval Division - Badnera, Malkapur, Murtijapur, Nepanagar, Shegaon, Deolali, Manmad, Nandura, Nandgaon, Chalisgaon, Pachora, Dhule, Lasalgaon, Raver, Savda

Solapur Division - Solapur, Kalburgi, Daund, Pandharpur, Wadi, Kurduvadi, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Latur, Shahabad, Belapur, Gangapur Road, Dudhani, Osmanabad, Jeur

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Lists in West Bengal

Barrackpore, Chandpara, Dalgaon, Falakata, New Alipurduar, Andal Junction, Asansol Junction, Barddhaman, Katwa Junction, Pandabeshwar, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Rampurhat Junction, Dinhata, Aluabari Road, Dalkhola, Kaliyaganj, Ambika Kalna, Sheoraphuli Junction, Tarakeshwar, Binnaguri, Dhupguri, Haldibari, Hasimara, Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri Road, Kamakhyaguri, New Mal Junction, Sealdah, Malda town, Samsi, Azimganj, Berhampore Court, New Farakka Junction, Bethuadahari, Krishnanagar City Junction, Nabadwip Dham and Shantipur

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Lists in Uttar Pradesh

Achnera, Amethi, Amroha, Gajraula, Darshannagar, Azamgarh, Ballia, Barabanki Junction, Basti, Bhadohi, Bijnor, Nagina, Najibabad Junction, Chandauli Majhwar, Deoria Sadar, Etawah Junction, Farrukhabad, Fatehpur, Tundla Junction, Ghaziabad, Hapur Modinagar, Dildarnagar, Hardoi, Janghai Junction, Jaunpur Junction, Shahganj Junction, Virangana Lakshmibai, Kanpur Central, Panki Dham, kasganj Junction, Aishbagh Junction, Badshahnagar, Utraitia Junction, Govardhan, Kosi Kalan, Vindhyachal, Chandausi, Pratapgarh Junction, Phulpur, Prayagraj Junction, Prayag Junction, Rae Bareli Junction, Rampur Junction, Saharanpur Junction, Shahjahanpur, Shamli, Sitapur Junction, Chopan, Renukoot, Sultanpur Junction, Unnao Junction, Banaras, Kashi and Varanasi City

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is now entering the promising phase of Amrit Kaal while advancing towards development. This period is characterized by a surge of new energy, inspiration, and determination, signifying the beginning of a significant new chapter in the history of Indian Railways.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced a redevelopment project worth Rs 24,470 crore aimed at improving passenger facilities and facilitating smooth traffic flow, inter-modal integration, and clear passenger guidance through signage. The station buildings' design will be influenced by local culture, heritage, and architecture. Prime Minister Modi has consistently emphasized the importance of modern public transport, with railways being the preferred mode. As a part of the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,' 1,309 stations are targeted for redevelopment, with the prime minister laying the foundation stone for 508 stations.