Indore-Manmad Rail Project Approved: A Boost for Connectivity and Economy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Indore-Manmad Railway Project |
| Approval | Recently approved |
| Total Length | 309 kilometers |
| - Madhya Pradesh | 170.056 km |
| - Maharashtra | 139.376 km |
| Total Cost | Rs. 18,036.25 crore |
| State Contributions | Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 1,362.80 crore (10% of state's share); Maharashtra: No financial contribution |
| Central Government | Provides remaining funds |
| Significance | Links Indore (MP) to Manmad (Maharashtra); Enhances connectivity in Barwani, Khargone, Dhar, Indore districts |
| Economic Impact | Direct employment generation; Improved logistics for industries |
| Social Impact | Benefits Scheduled Tribe communities in Malwa and Nimar regions |
| Agricultural Benefit | Improves transportation for onion-producing hubs (Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar) |
| Religious Tourism | Facilitates access to major religious sites, including Jyotirlingas |
| Central Support | Supported under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan |
| PM Gati Shakti Plan | Aims for integrated infrastructure planning; Subsumes Rs 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline |
| Future Targets | Expand national highway network to 2 lakh kms; Create 200+ new airports, heliports, water aerodromes |