PM Modi announces 4 multitracking projects worth ₹11,169 Cr in Maharashtra, MP, WB, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved four projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 11,169 crore (approx.).

These projects, as shared by the government in a press release, are:

(1) Itarsi – Nagpur 4th Line

(2) Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) - Parbhani Doubling

(3) Aluabari Road- New Jalpaiguri 3rd and 4th Line     

(4) Dangoaposi- Jaroli 3rd and 4th Line

The four projects covering 13 Districts across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 574 km.

The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approximately. 2,309 villages, which have a population of about 43.60 lakh.

PM Modi wrote on X:

“In a boost to our efforts to provide next-generation infrastructure,  4 major rail projects worth over Rs. 11,100 crore have been approved by the Cabinet. These projects will benefit people of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.”

The expanded line capacity will improve mobility, resulting in operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways.

These multi-tracking proposals are aimed at streamlining operations and alleviating congestion. The projects are in line with PM Modi’s vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

The projects are planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with a focus on developing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.

These projects will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.

The projects cover key routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, cement, clinker, gypsum, fly ash, containers, agricultural commodities, and Petroleum products etc.

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